A 13-YEAR-OLD girl was in a collision with a car in Blackwood. 

The incident happened in Blackwood, at a crossing near to the Bumble Bee pub on the B4254, at around 7pm on Saturday, January 11.

Earlier, it was reported that the driver failed to stop, however this has been corrected and updated by Gwent Police after their initial appeal.

The teenager received minor injuries to her neck and legs.

Now police are appealing for information and are "hoping to identify" the driver of a black car who stopped to check on the girl's welfare.

They believe she may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The driver, is described as around 30-years-old and with blonde hair in a 'bob' style.

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Officers are also appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about this incident to call Gwent Police on 101, or contact the force via its social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter, quoting log reference 2000016309.