Driver 'crashes into a number of parked cars' before fleeing the scene

A car was allegedly driven along a Rhondda Cynon Taf street, 'crashing into a number of parked cars' before the driver fled the scene. South Wales Police has launched an investigation after officers were called to a crash at Royal Cottages in Maerdy, at around 9pm on Sunday, October 24.

On arrival, police found that a car driving along the street had collided with several parked cars and that its driver had "made off".

Several cars were damaged but no one was injured.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "Shortly after 9pm last night emergency services were called following a road traffic collision at Royal Cottages, Maerdy."A car being driven along the street was in collision with a number of parked cars. The driver made off from the scene. The matter remains under investigation."

Crews from the Ferndale Fire Station also attended the incident.A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 9.01pm on Sunday, 24 October, we received reports of a road traffic collision on Maerdy Road in Maerdy, Ferndale.

"Crews from Ferndale Station attended the incident and used specialist tools to make the scene safe."

South Wales Police are still investigating.

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