A woman has been charged in connection with the death of four people following a tragic paddleboarding incident in Pembrokeshire three years ago.

Thirty-nine-year-old Nerys Bethan Lloyd, from Aberavon, has been charged with four counts of gross negligence manslaughter and one offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act following the incident on the River Cleddau in Haverfordwest on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

The tragic incident involving a group of paddleboarders on a commercial river tour resulted in the deaths of Paul O’Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers and Nicola Wheatley who became trapped at the weir. There were four other survivors.

Lloyd will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on December 3, 2024.

Detective Superintendent Cameron Ritchie, senior investigating officer, said: “Following a lengthy and complex investigation, working closely with the Health and Safety Executive and the Crown Prosecution Service, Nerys Lloyd has today been charged with four counts of gross negligence manslaughter and 1 count under the Health and Safety At Work Act.

“The families of those who died and those who survived the incident have all been informed. As criminal proceedings are now underway it is important that there is no reporting, commentary or online posting that could prejudice this case.”