Calls for crossing after crash death in Talbot Green

A man has died and his seven-year-old son is in a critical condition after they were hit by a car in Rhondda Cynon Taff.

The 22-year-old driver of the Alfa Romeo has been arrested following the incident on the A4119 at Talbot Green.

The father, 43, and his son were crossing the southbound carriageway, near to the entrance of the Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins furniture store, when they were hit.

The boy has life threatening injuries.

Resident Bryan George said there had been calls for a crossing.