Van driver killed in crash named by police

A472 near TredomenGoogle

The crash happened on the A472 near Tredomen, in Caerphilly county

A motorist has died after a van crashed on a road in Caerphilly county.

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a white Ford Transit van on the A472, near Tredomen, at about 14:20 BST on Tuesday.

Gwent Police said the driver, Darren Medd, 56, from Merthyr Tydfil, died at the scene.

His next of kin are receiving support from specialist officers, the force added.

Police are asking any motorists who were travelling in the area at the time to contact them.