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Aber Valley councillors have called for action after two serious motorbike crashes in Abertridwr.

The three councillors representing the area are demanding Caerphilly County Borough Council introduce traffic calming measures along the main road through the village.

On Thursday May 30, a 29-year-old motorcyclist, who has been named locally as Arran Lester, was killed after his motorbike collided with Volkswagen Tiguan on High Street.

On Saturday June 1, two men were taken to hospital after another collision, this time on Thomas Street, near Abermill Care Home. It involved a black KTM 390 Duke motorbike and a white Ford Kuga.

Plaid Cymru councillors Charlotte Bishop, John Taylor, and John Roberts said they had been pushing Caerphilly County Borough Council to take action before these incidents.

They said calming measures are needed to prevent another death on the road through Abertridwr.

Councillor Bishop, who is also deputy leader of the council’s Plaid Cymru group, said numerous residents had contacted the councillors expressing serious safety concerns.

“These accidents have been absolutely devastating for families of the riders,” said Cllr Bishop.

“I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family that lost a loved one in the accident on Thursday.

“As local councillors we’ve been disappointed that there has not been action up to now from the highways department to introduce traffic calming such as road humps.

“The council needs to take action as a matter of urgency to reduce the chances of another fatal accident.”

Cllr Bishop also highlighted the problems that are caused when the “one main thoroughfare out of the Aber Valley” is closed due to accidents.

In an email to the council and Gwent Police, her colleague Cllr Taylor said: “Over the years we have asked for traffic calming to be considered on this road but this has not been forthcoming.

“Aber Valley Community Council has also raised concerns over the years regarding road safety on this road.

“Urgent consideration now needs to be given to find ways to improve road safety on the main road through Abertridwr. Possibly, a risk assessment could be carried out for this road. Would extra patrolling by police officers help?”

A spokesperson for Caerphilly Council said: “We need to await further details from Gwent Police to determine the causes of the recent collisions.

“However, in light of these incidents, officers intend to arrange a meeting with the local councillors and representatives from Gwent Police to discuss concerns raised by the community.”