BIKER DIES IN CITY CRASH
MAN, 58, ARRESTED AFTER FATAL COLLISION BETWEEN BUS AND BIKE ON ONE OF CARDIFF’S BUSIEST ROADS
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision with a bus in Cardiff.
Police are investigating following the incident, which happened in Caerphilly Road, just before noon yesterday.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested following the incident.
The crash happened near the Lidl supermarket. The road was closed for four hours while investigations were carried out.
Speaking to Wales Online, councillor for the area Fenella Bowden said: “I think this is a terrible day for Caerphilly Road.
“My heart goes out to the family of the person involved in the accident.”
Councillor for Heath ward Lyn Hudson said: “I’m sad at the news of a fatality in the ward regarding the RTA today in Caerphilly Road, near Lidl.”
She added: “I’m so sorry for the victim’s family, they must be devastated and my thoughts and prayers go out to them in their loss.”
In a statement, a South Wales Police spokeswoman said: “South Wales Police is investigating a fatal road collision on Caerphilly Road, Cardiff.
“Emergency services were called just before midday to reports of a collision involving a bus and motorcycle near the Lidl supermarket.
“The motorcyclist has died and a 58-year-old man has been arrested.
“The road was closed for around four hours while police carried out initial investigations and recovered the vehicles.
“South Wales Police would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure.”
In a statement Cardiff Bus said one of its vehicles had been involved.
A spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that an incident took place earlier today on Caerphilly Road involving one of our buses and a male motorcyclist.
“We have since been informed that sadly the motorcyclist has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
“Our team is working closely with the police to assist with their investigations.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Wales Police serious collision investigation unit on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting reference *404069.