A woman has been hospitalised following a major road incident involving five vehicles on the A469 in Llanbradach, Caerphilly County Borough. Emergency services were called to the southbound stretch of the main road shortly after midday on Thursday, 12 June 2025. Authorities responded swiftly in an effort to manage the situation and attend to those involved.
Eyewitnesses reported a significant emergency response as both Gwent Police and crews from the Welsh Ambulance Service arrived at the scene. According to official statements, the road was closed completely for approximately one hour, causing notable delays for drivers during the lunchtime period. Traffic soon backed up along the busy route while emergency teams worked to ensure victims’ safety and to clear the scene.
The central focus was a woman who sustained injuries in the collision, which involved a total of five cars. Paramedics provided initial treatment on site before transporting her to a local hospital for further care. Authorities later confirmed that her injuries, while requiring medical attention, are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering. No information has been released regarding any other casualties or the nature of the injuries of others who may have been involved in the incident.
Gwent Police provided an update later in the day, stating, “We received reports of a road traffic collision on the A469, Llanbradach (southbound), at midday on Thursday, June 12. The collision involved around five cars. A woman has been taken to hospital for treatment; her injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. The road has since been reopened.” The rapid response from police and paramedics allowed for the swift reopening of the road, minimising disruption for the local community.
Though traffic was allowed to proceed just over an hour after the incident, the immediate aftermath caused significant congestion and inconvenience for regular commuters and local residents. Motorists encountered heavy traffic and lengthy queues, as vehicles were directed away from the crash site. The five involved cars needed to be recovered from the scene, a process conducted as quickly and safely as possible by recovery crews.
Incidents such as these highlight the operational challenges faced by emergency services responding to multi-vehicle collisions. Each time, a coordinated effort between police, paramedics, and recovery teams is essential not only for the prompt treatment of injuries, but also for public safety and the timely restoration of normal traffic flow.
The cause of the crash has not been officially determined and an investigation by Gwent Police is understood to be ongoing. Officers are likely to appeal for dashcam footage or for witnesses to come forward and provide further information about the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Road traffic accidents remain a critical public safety concern in South Wales and across the UK. Officials continue to remind all drivers to observe speed limits, take extra care on main routes, and remain vigilant, especially at busy times of day or in changing weather conditions.
Further updates may be provided as more details come to light through the police investigation. For now, the road has returned to normal operation and the local community is hopeful for the woman’s swift recovery after this unsettling incident.