Driver arrested after woman killed in crash in Caerau, Maesteg

A 58-year-old woman has been killed after being hit by a car in Bridgend county.The woman from Caerau was struck while walking along Caerau Road in Maesteg at about 00:40 on Sunday and died soon after.A 73-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving.South Wales Police is appealing for information.

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34 minutes ago

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Family pays tribute to ‘beautiful' woman found stabbed in house explosion

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