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84-year-old man dies after being hit by car

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 16:27, Wednesday April 7th, 2021.
Last updated: 20:48, Wednesday April 7th, 2021

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Bedwas Road was closed for around seven hours after the incident
Bedwas Road was closed for around seven hours after the incident

An 84-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car in Caerphilly on Tuesday (April 6).

The incident happened on Bedwas Road at around 12.20pm, with the road closed for around seven hours.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Welsh Ambulance Service and the Wales Air Ambulance also attended.

Gwent Police, which is investigating the incident, has said the man’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward with information.

Gwent Police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 2100118696, or through direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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