A MAN died after being hit by a car this morning in Tredegar.

The 76-year-old was hit by a Mazda car on The Promenade in the town at 9.45am.

The pedestrian received severe head injuries and was taken to University Hospital of Wales where later he died.


A 54-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving. He is currently in police custody.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting log 89 14/04/15.