UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies as serious crash closes Heads of the Valleys road

3:44pm Saturday 27th October 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Emma Mackintosh

A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a fatal road traffic collision on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road this afternoon (Saturday).

A Peugeot 106 car, travelling towards Brynmawr, was involved in a collision with a Yahama motorcycle and a Brutale motorcycle, which were travelling towards Abergavenny.

Gwent Police is appealing for information about the crash, which happened at around 12.35pm on the outskirts of Clydach.

On arrival at the scene, emergency services pronounced one of the motorcyclists dead, while the other motorcyclist and the driver of the car suffered critical injuries.

The car passenger had minor injuries.

The driver of the car was taken by Air Ambulance to the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff, while the surviving motorcyclist and the car passenger were taken to Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.

The A465 Heads of the Valley Road between the Gilwern and Brynmawr roundabouts remains closed at this time with diversions in place.

The diversion which is in operation involves heading along the A467 to Junction 26 or 28 of the M4 and then onto the A4042, or vice versa.

Gwent Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Gwent Police by dialling 101.

Comments(8)

paws2remember says...
4:39pm Sat 27 Oct 12

Myself and my neighbour did everything we could to help at the scene in front of our home. We stayed with the family of Kinikies friend, and made them tea. This afternoon, we laid on behalf of the village here in Blackrock, a wreath to the motocyclist who sadly passed away at the roadside. May he rest in peace. Julian @ Paws2Remember Pet Funeral Directors

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paws2remember says...
8:21pm Sat 27 Oct 12

At 4pm, we laid a wreath at the scene. Our thanks to Powells florist abergavenny for arranging the wreath so quickly. We are all still here in a state of shock. This evening, we all have been supplying the police still at the roadside, with tea.

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Mike Bates says...
10:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12

very sad to hear

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paws2remember says...
11:10pm Sat 27 Oct 12

Finally after a long day, the a465 at 11pm BST is still closed. We now realise the man aiflifted to hospital who we thought was "Kinkikies", was a nickname for him... which was "Kinky". We are all praying for you m8... hope you make a swift recovery. One day, when you are back on your feet., I'll buy you a pint. God bless all involved today. You are welcome to follow my report of today on twitter under paws2remember

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paws2remember says...
10:10am Sun 28 Oct 12

we have early this morning, cleared the road of litter and made the area presentable to the family should they wish to visit the scene. We've placed also a small crucifix there for the family also. If anyone is thinking of visiting to lay flowers, please don't use the bus layby on the A465 as its dangerous to park and pull in and out. The best way is to park in the car park of the Drum and Monkey pub and walk down to the area. The pub is closed sadly, but there is ample parking room for family and friends of the deceased.

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mvaone says...
11:23am Sun 28 Oct 12

So sad to hear of a passing of a fellow biker thoughts and prayers to his family.Also wish the other biker a speedy recovery.

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paws2remember says...
1:49pm Sun 28 Oct 12

Just learned that the driver has now passed away. Rest in peace Kinky

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Mike Bates says...
2:02pm Sun 28 Oct 12

have the names of the deceased officially been released yet as i think i may know kinky

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