Man killed and woman critically hurt in crash on Welsh mountain

A man has died and a woman is in hospital with serious injuries.

A man has died and a woman is seriously injured after a crash between two motorbikes on a Welsh mountain.

Police were called alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, and an air ambulance to the scene of a crash on the A4069 between Brynamman and Black Mountain at around 1pm on Sunday.

The crash involved a silver Triumph motorcycle and a red Honda motorcycle. The rider of the silver Triumph, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene.

The rider of the red Honda, a 42-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital, where she remains at this time.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a road traffic collision on the A4069 between Brynamman and Black Mountain, that occurred at 1.10pm on Sunday.

“The collision involved a silver Triumph motorcycle and a red Honda motorcycle.

“Sadly, the rider of the silver Triumph, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“The rider of the red Honda, a 42-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she currently remains. Their next of kin have also been notified.

“The road was closed for collision investigation to take place and reopened at approximately 8pm.

“Anyone who was travelling along the A4069 road at the relevant time, is asked to contact police.

“Investigating officers would particularly like to speak to any motorists who were in the area at that time who have dash cam in their vehicles.”

You can contact Dyfed-Powys Police by any of the usual means quoting reference: 211 of 28/06.

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