Driver dies after traffic collision with farm vehicle in South Wales

The driver of the van, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he later died
The driver of the van, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he later died

A van driver has died following a collision with a farm vehicle in South Wales, on the A449 between the Coldra and Usk.

The incident happened at around 1.30pm on Sunday 20 August, involving a van and an agricultural vehicle.

The driver of the van, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he later died.

In a statement, Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision on the A449, northbound, between The Coldra and Usk at around 1.30pm on Sunday 20 August.

"Officers attended, along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service, Welsh Air Ambulance and South Wales Fire and Rescue.

"The collision involved a van and an agricultural vehicle.

"The driver of the van, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he later sadly died.

"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers."

Officers investigating the collision want to speak to any motorists who were travelling on the A449 that day, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage.

The force added: "Call 101, quoting log reference 2300279714, or send us a direct message on social media."