A 22-year-old man has died and two others were injured after a crash involving three motorbikes in Mid Wales.

The man, who has not been named, suffered fatal head injuries following the crash which happened on the A44 at Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells. Two riders suffered minor injuries.

The accident happened near the Forest Inn in the village at 1pm yesterday.

Inspector Mark Davies, of Dyfed Powys Police, today said he was appealing for witnesses to come forward.

He said: “At about 1pm yesterday a collision took place on the A44 near the Forest Inn, Llandegley, involving three motorcycles.

“A 22-year-old male sustained fatal injuries and two other males suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

“The next of kin of the man who died has been informed and the family members of the other two riders have also been informed of their minor injuries.

“We are continuing inquiries and appeal for anyone who witnessed the crash or the riders leading up to the collision to get in touch.”

A spokeswoman for Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they sent an appliance to the scene to make the vehicles safe.

“We assisted the police in ensuring the vehicles were safe,” she said.

A spokesman for the Wales Ambulance Service confirmed one person had died and two people were treated for their injuries at the scene.

Powys coroner Mr Peter Maddox has been informed and an inquest will be opened and adjourned in due course.

A man from the village, who did not wish to be named, said the road was closed while paramedics were at the scene.

He said: “The road is very popular with motorcyclists at the weekends, especially in the summer as they use it as the main road into Mid Wales from Hereford and Worcestershire.

“I noticed there was a crash yesterday and three bikers were involved and I believe one of them sadly died. The road was closed for a couple of hours and there were a number of emergency services there working at the scene.”

Anyone with information should contact Dyfed Powys Police on 0845 3302000.

By Andrew Morris