Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, at 18:30hrs
The collision happened this afternoon on the A4050 in Barry
Two women have sadly died following a serious collision in South Wales. Two men were also taken to hospital with one described as critical.
In a statement released today, South Wales Police said:
“We are at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the A4050, Barry and the road is currently closed in both directions from the junction of Port Road East and Barry Dock Link Road to Pugh’s Garden Centre. The road is likely to remain closed until at least 2am tomorrow morning, Sunday November 3. We are advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
We were called just after 1.40pm this afternoon, Saturday November 2, with a report of two drivers having collided on the A4050.
Two women died at the scene. Two men have been taken to hospital, one of whom is believed to be in a critical condition.
Sergeant Craig Wood said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the two women who have died in this collision.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and are still trying to establish the full circumstances.
“I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area between 1.30pm and 1.50pm today and has any information that can assist this investigation to please get in touch with us. If you have dash-cam in your vehicles I would also ask you to contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who can give us extra detail on the manner of driving of a grey Audi RS 4 prior to the collision.
“I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst we conduct inquiries at the scene.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact us by one of the means below quoting occurrence number 2400365249.
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Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at Give information | Crimestoppers (https://crimestoppers-uk.org/)
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