Woman dies after double-decker bus crashes into railway bridge in Swansea

Jessica Jing Ren hailed as a 'much loved' and 'talented academic'

The 36-year-old was one of eight people who were injured in the crash in Neath Road in Swansea on 12 December (Alamy Live News)

A woman who was riding a double-decker bus that crashed into a railway bridge in Wales has died.

Jessica Jing Ren, 36, was hailed as a much-loved and talented academic by her family.

She was among eight people injured in the crash in Neath Road in Swansea on 12 December.

The First Cymru bus was travelling on a diverted route between two Swansea University campuses when it crashed into a railway bridge, ripping open the upper deck.

Ms Ren’s family said in a statement: “Jessica was the loving wife of Wenquang Wang, a devoted mother to five-year-old Yushu Wang and the cherished daughter of Mingqi Ren.

“A much loved and talented academic, Jessica will be deeply missed by her family and her friends both in China and in Swansea and will leave a great void in their lives.”

Ms Ren was a visiting academic from Huanghuai University in China.

Kevin Young, a 53-year-old American Olympic gold medallist, was also injured in the crash and sustained a head wound and two broken ribs.

Mr Young, who remains the 400m hurdles world record holder after his triumph in the 1992 Games in Barcelona, is undertaking a Master's degree in sports ethics and integrity at Swansea University.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “We continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision which happened at about 9.40am or for anyone who was in the area and has dash cam footage.

“If you have any information, please contact 101 quoting occurrence 1900456484.”

A 63-year-old man arrested in relation to the incident has been released under investigation, the police force said.

Additional reporting by Press Association