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Student ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror smash on Wyllie Bends prompts fresh safety calls

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 18:32, Wednesday December 10th, 2025.
Last updated: 18:32, Wednesday December 10th, 2025
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The car after it was recovered from the River Sirhowy

Phoebe Miller, 19, of Ynysddu was driving on the B4351 Wyllie Bends early Sunday morning, December 7, at around 1.30am.

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