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Police appeal after motorcyclist, 44, dies in crash

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 13:10, Tuesday May 5th, 2026.
Last updated: 13:10, Tuesday May 5th, 2026

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Gwent Police is appealing for information

A 44-year-old man has died following a motorbike crash on the A472 in Hafodyrynys.

Gwent Police was called at around 2.35pm on Monday May 4, and attended alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, Gwent Police confirmed.

Officers investigating the collision want to speak to any motorists who were travelling on the A472 and witnessed the collision between 2pm and 2.40pm, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage.

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, or through direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2600138341.

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