Car hits multiple people in Cardiff leaving one person with serious injuries - live updates

Several people have been injured after reports that a car collided with pedestrians in a Cardiff suburb. South Wales Police was called to the incident at Heol Trelai in Caerau just before 12.30am this morning on Saturday, September 27.

Currently, police believe three people were struck by the car, with one person suffering serious injuries that may be life-changing. A large cordon is in place. The road is currently closed in both directions between Caerau Lane and Church Road while an investigation continues. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here

A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police was called just before 12.30am this morning, Saturday, September 27, with a report that the driver of a car had collided with several pedestrians on Heol Trelai in Caerau area of Cardiff.

"Currently, we believe that three people were struck by the car, with one person suffering serious injuries that may be life-changing.

"To ensure a thorough investigation, a large cordon is in place around the area with the road currently being closed in both directions between Caerau Lane and Church Road.

"We appreciate the public's patience as we work to gather more information and progress with our inquiries."

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