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Dyfed-Powys police inspector Gareth Earp dies in crash

BBC Insp Gareth Earp was said by his force to be liked and respectedBBC
Insp Gareth Earp was said by his force to be liked and respected

A policeman of 21 years has been killed in a car crash with another vehicle.

Insp Gareth Earp was on his way home from work when it happened on the A470 between Llangurig and Rhayader, in Powys.

The collision, between a black Volkswagen Golf and a black Range Rover Sport, is being investigated.

The man driving the other car was airlifted to, and remains in, hospital. The force said Insp Earp was well-liked and respected.

Dyfed-Powys Police said Insp Earp died at the scene after the crash happened at about 16:50 BST on Thursday.

A spokesman said: "He leaves behind wife, Tamsin, and three sons Ethan, Theo and Joel, who remain in the thoughts of everyone at the force."