A MAN has died in a crash in the Vale.
A crash occurred yesterday evening, Tuesday, June 25, at around 7.30pm in Llantwit Major.
Police were at the scene and the victim's family have been informed.
The road was closed for almost 12 hours, with extensive investigations said to have been conducted.
Timeline after tragedy in the Vale last night as man dies in crash
South Wales Police originally posted on X, formally Twitter, about the crash at 8pm. They updated the post at 10.55pm reconfirming the location saying: "We are at the scene of a serious collision on the B4265 near Heol Pentre Court, Llantwit major.
"The road is currently closed in both directions between the Cowbridge road roundabout and Llanmaes road, Llantwit major. It is expected to remain closed for some time.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Delays are expected in the area."
Then, the devastating news followed that a man had died in the crash.
The force wrote on X: "A man has died in a road traffic collision in Llantwit Major this evening (Tuesday, June 25).
"His family has been informed and the circumstances of the collision are being investigated.
"Police were called to the B4265 near the Heol Pentre’r Cwrt roundabout at approximately 7.30pm.
"The local community is thanked for its patience and understanding while the road remains closed to allow essential examination of the collision scene.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible."
The section of road was reopened at 7.30am, Wednesday, June 26.
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