10/06/2024

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Fatal RTC, A4061 Rhigos Road – Update

SOUTH WALES Police is continuing to investigate a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the A4061 Rhigos Road, Treherbert, last night (Thursday, December 17).

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision involving a blue Mazda car and an ambulance shortly after 7pm.

The driver of the Mazda, a 47-year-old local man, died at the scene. His front seat passenger, a 44-year-old man, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales where he is currently in a serious but stable condition.

The 52-year-old driver of the ambulance was taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. He has since been discharged.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the collision, and officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or the manner in which either vehicle was being driven prior to it.

Anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage which could assist the investigation is also urged to get in touch.

Please contact 101 quoting reference 2000456336.

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