A YOUNG boy is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision with a bus in Talywain.

The incident happened at around 3pm this afternoon on New Road, Talywain and the young boy, who was on his bike at the time of the incident, is being taken to Frenchay Hospital A Gwent Police spokeswoman said the boy was in a critical condition, but no one else was injured in the incident.

An ambulance service spokesman said ambulance crews, a helicopter and doctors attended the scene to help treat the seven-year-old boy. Anyone who witnesses the collision or who has information should contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 01633 642404 or Gwent Police on 101.