Three hospitalised after serious two-car crash on A4059 in Aberdare
Three in hospital after serious crash on A4059 in Aberdare

Three people have been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision involving two cars on the A4059 in Aberdare. The incident occurred just after 7am on Wednesday, and police have arrested a 42-year-old man from the Ferndale area.

Arrest made after early-morning collision

Officers from South Wales Police were called to the scene between the Pen y wain roundabout and the Llwyd Coed roundabout. The three injured individuals have all been taken to hospital for treatment.

A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "Just after 7am this morning (October 21) police were called to reports of a collision involving two cars on the A4059 in Aberdare."

Investigation ongoing

The spokesman added: "Three people have been left with serious injuries as a result and have all been taken to hospital. A 42 year-old man from Ferndale has been arrested."

Police had earlier advised motorists to avoid the area. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.