Driver arrested after woman, 86, seriously injured

St Mary Street, Risca, with a residential area to the right, cars passing each other on the road, trees visible in front of the houses and forest in the background. Image source, Google
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The incident, involving a black Suzuki Swift happened on St Mary Street, Risca

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and being above the alcohol limit after an 86-year-old woman was seriously injured in a collision.

Gwent Police said the pedestrian was taken to hospital after the incident inolving a black Suzuki Swift in Risca in Caerphilly county on Saturday night.

The 29-year-old man who was arrested remains in custody, police said on Sunday.

Officers are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage after the incident in St Mary Street at about 22:10 BST, which was also attended by Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics.

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