A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a crash today, February 22.
The incident happened in Pengam, near Blackwood, at around 1.05pm.
The section of road where the incident occurred didn't reopen until just before 7pm - a road closure of almost six hours.
At the time, Gwent Police said: "Commercial Street, Pengam, is currently closed near the junction with St Davids Road.
"Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey."
"ℹ Road reopened. ℹ
— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) February 22, 2024
Officers have now reopened Commercial Street in Pengam.
Thank you for your patience.
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Later in the day Gwent Police updated the situation saying a woman in her eighties was taken to hospital.
A spokesperson said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Commercial Street, Pengam, at around 1.05pm on Thursday, February 22.
"Officers are attending and a woman in her eighties was taken to hospital for treatment."
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