A cyclist has been rushed to the hospital with potentially serious injuries following a collision between a car and a bike. The incident occurred on the A468 in Bedwas, Caerphilly, around 10 am on Wednesday, September 11. As per the traffic monitoring system Inrix, the road has been shut in both directions due to the crash near the car garage and Newport Road.
Gwent Police confirmed receiving a report of a road traffic accident on Newport Road, Bedwas, at approximately 9.15 am on Wednesday. Police officers and paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service promptly responded to the scene. The collision involved a bicycle and a car, with the cyclist, a man in his thirties, sustaining injuries deemed potentially serious. He was swiftly taken to the hospital for treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the crash and the sequence of events leading up to it are currently under investigation by the authorities. The road closure has caused disruptions to traffic flow in the area, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until the road is reopened. Further updates on the incident are awaited as the investigation progresses.
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