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Man taken to hospital after crash that left him trapped under van

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Man taken to hospital after crash that left him trapped under van

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A man became trapped under a van after a crash involving two vehicles.

South Wales Police responded to a report of a collision at Heol Y Pentir, Rhoose, on Wednesday, September 1, at about 11.15am.

Welsh Ambulance Service also responded with road ambulances and the Wales Air Ambulance.

A police spokesperson said one man was unloading parcels from his parked van when the collision occurred, causing him to become trapped underneath the vehicle

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A member of the public aided the recovery of the man from under his vehicle, he was then transported to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, by road.

Two vehicles, including a Royal Mail van, were recovered from Trem Echni, Rhoose Point.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

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A spokesperson for South Wales Police confirmed: "South Wales Police were called to a road traffic collision at Heol Y Pentir, Rhoose, at around 11.15am this morning

"As a result of the collision, one man who was unloading packages from a parked van become trapped underneath his vehicle.

"He was safely recovered with the assistance of a member of public and taken to hospital for checks.

"His injuries are not thought to be either life-threatening nor life-changing.

"There have been no arrests and enquiries are on-going."

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called on Wednesday 1 September at approximately 11.15am to reports of a road traffic accident involving a car having gone into the back of a van in Rhoose.

"We responded with one rapid response vehicle, one emergency ambulance and our crews were supported by the Wales Air Ambulance. One patient was transported by road ambulance to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.”
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