Investigation after elderly pedestrian dies in bus crash

A 77 year-old man died yesterday in Porth

Published 21st Apr 2021

Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a bus and a pedestrian Porth in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

An elderly man died.

South Wales Police say the collision on Porth Road late yesterday morning involved a single-decker Stagecoach bus and a pedestrian.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services and members of the public, the pedestrian - a 77-year-old man - died at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments prior to it, or anyone with dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage which could assist the investigation are asked to contact police