The family of a motorist tragically killed in a collision between the vehicle he was driving and a school bus on Monday (May 18) morning have paid tribute to a man who was ‘adored by everyone’.

Thirty-one-year-old Chris John of Clynderwen sadly died in the collision on the A478 which involved a bus taking pupils to Ysgol y Preseli.

A number of children received minor injuries with two taken to hospital by ambulance with what were described as minor injuries.

Chris’ family have released the following statement through Dyfed-Powys Police: “Our whole family has been left devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of Chris, a beloved father, husband, son and brother.

“Chris adored and was adored by everyone whose lives he touched especially his two young daughters. While family was always his first passion, we are immensely proud of his sporting success, representing his country at short mat bowls alongside his father and younger brother.

“Our family have been moved by the support of his and our many friends, both in Llanboidy where he grew up and his home of Clynderwen.

“We would now like time to grieve and would ask to be given privacy in which to do so.”

The collision happened at around 8.30 am, with Pembrokeshire County Council confirming that the school bus involved was the number 636, travelling on the Tenby to Crymych route.

The road remained closed for several hours whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident.

The headteacher of Ysgol y Preseli Rhonwen Morris has offered thanks to those who helped the pupils traveling on the bus deal with the tragic incident.

“As a school, we would like to thank the emergency services for their support and also Llandissilio Caravan Park for providing a safe space for pupils during the morning,” she said on Tuesday.

“Pupils remained calm throughout and cooperated with the emergency services and school staff at the scene.”

“Pupils who have been affected by the incident are being supported by the school and a specialist support team from Pembrokeshire Council.

“Over the coming days, school staff, in collaboration with the counselling and educational psychology service, will support pupils.

“Pembrokeshire Council has also set up a telephone number for concerned parents and guardians - 01437 775400.”

Local county councillor Huw George also commented: “The family of the man who lost his life on Monday will have all the support possible from the community - we have a small and strong community here.

“I am worried about the young people on the bus - they will have to live with what happened and that’s why they are being offered support by the school.

“I spoke with the headteacher yesterday and parents are being made aware of the signs to look out for as this is going to be an ongoing thing for them.”