Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Nantgarw on Thursday afternoon.

A 17-year-old motorcyclist from Caerphilly and a 78-year-old cyclist from Treorchy, were both injured.

The incident happened at around 1.15pm opposite the junction of Heol y Dderwen.

Part of the A468 road was closed while police enquiries were carried out, causing heavy traffic in and around Caerphilly.

Two air ambulances were also at the scene.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police, which is investigating the incident, said: “The motorcyclist, a 17 year-old boy from Caerphilly, and the cyclist, a 78 year-old man from Treorchy, were conveyed to the University Hospital of Wales having both sustained serious injuries.

“The road was closed for a period of time whilst enquiries were carried out, and we thank the local community and those affected for their patience during this time.

“We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed, have mobile footage or dash cam footage of the incident, to contact us by one of the following means quoting 2200140132.”