20/06/2013

Children And Adults Injured In Crash Near Welsh Primary School

A "very serious accident" outside a school in south Wales has left a number of adults and children needing hospital treatment.

Emergency services where called to Fontygary Road, Rhoose close to Rhws Primary school, at around 08:50 this morning following a road traffic crash, which left a car overturned.

It is not yet known how many people where hurt and the seriousness of their injuries, but some have been flown to the University Hospital of Wales.

A statement from South Wales Police read: "Emergency services are currently in attendance at Fontygary Road, Rhoose, following a road traffic collision at around 8.50am.

"A car has overturned near Rhws Primary School and there are a number of casualties - including adults and children.

"The ages of those involved are not yet known."

(MH/CD)

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