A 25-year-old motorist had to be cut free from the wreckage of his vehicle after a crash near Ffynonwen Terrace off Pengam Road, Pengam, last night (Sunday July 8).
Fire and rescue crews from Cefn Fforest and Pontypridd attended the scene at 10.55pm. Two cars were involved in the crash.
Paramedics had to stabilise the man before he was taken to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, at around 11.30pm.
Gwent Police said the man sustained serious injuries.