Boy, 13, in hospital with serious injuries after crash between driver and pedestrian

Police were called at 6:25pm last night following a road traffic collision between a driver and a pedestrian on Brecon Road in Hirwaun. Credit: ITV Cymru Wales

A 13-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision between a driver and a pedestrian in Hirwaun.

The incident happened on Thursday 29 February at around 6.25pm after a car collided with a pedestrian on Brecon Road.

South Wales Police is appealing for more information from witnesses and say the investigation is continuing.

Three men, aged between 18 and 19, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

In a statement, the force said: "Police were called at 6:25pm last night following a road traffic collision between a driver and a pedestrian on Brecon Road in Hirwaun.

"A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital with what are described as life threatening injuries. Three men aged between 18 and 19 have been arrested. An investigation is ongoing.

"Anyone with any information can contact the police quoting reference 2400069631".

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