Gwent Police are appealing for information after a girl died as a result of a crash in Fochriw. Officers went to Brook Row, Fochriw, Caerphilly, at around 5:05am on Sunday, July 24, along with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service. The collision involved one car, a beige Skoda Octavia.
A 17-year-old girl from the Mountain Ash area, who was a passenger in the car, died at the scene. Police said her next of kin were aware and were receiving support from specialist officers.
A 21-year-old man from Rhymney has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink; he remains in police custody. You can get more Caerphilly news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
