Bridgend: Man dies after being injured by own minibus

January 23, 2024

A man has died after being run over by his own minibus, police say.

The fatal incident happened at around 2.10pm on Monday in Bridgend.

Ambulance and fire service responded to the collision on Penrhyn, Kenfig Hill, but the 66-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

South Wales Police say the man had just exited the vehicle - a black Mercedes minibus - when it rolled back and fatally injured him.

The road was closed on Monday, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

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The family of the man, who is local to the area, is being supported by family liaison officers.

The force is appealing for witnesses to the collision and anyone with dashcam footage is asked to get in touch.

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