Pensioner left with serious injuries after road collision

AN ELDERLY woman sustained serious and life-threatening injuries in a collision in Treorchy yesterday afternoon.

South Wales Police said they were investigating a serious road traffic collision which occurred just after 2.15pm.

They said an 81-year-old woman was hit by a car and is fighting for her life.

The accident on Stag Square in Treorchy meant High Street had to close for several hours.

A member of staff at Bryant Dental Practice said the area was gridlocked from 2pm.

She said: “The area has been cordoned off since 2pm. A customer came in and told us that a crash had happened.

“Police and ambulance have been at the scene along with an air ambulance.”

A police statement said: “The collision occurred at the junction of High Street and the A4061 in Treorchy, known locally as

Stag Square, and involved a red Ford Ecosport and a female pedestrian.

“The 81-year-old pedestrian has sustained serious and life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

“The road remained closed for approximately three and a half hours to allow investigative work to be conducted.

“South Wales Police would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding during this time.

“The police would also like anybody who may have witnessed the collision, has captured it on their dashcam, or who may have any other relevant information, to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, via 101, quoting reference number 1800430506.”