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| Motorist, 81, bailed over deaths | Motorist, 81, bailed over deaths |
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| An 81-year-old motorist has been bailed by police investigating a car crash which killed two elderly pedestrians. | An 81-year-old motorist has been bailed by police investigating a car crash which killed two elderly pedestrians. |
| Doreen Morgan, 74, and her unnamed 73-year-old female friend died after being struck by a car in Cwmbran on Friday. They were both from the town. | Doreen Morgan, 74, and her unnamed 73-year-old female friend died after being struck by a car in Cwmbran on Friday. They were both from the town. |
| The man, who is also from Cwmbran, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after the accident but later bailed by Gwent police. | The man, who is also from Cwmbran, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after the accident but later bailed by Gwent police. |
| The accident happened in Llandowlais Street, in Cwmbran's Oakfield area. | |
| The women were taken to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport following the accident, which happened at 1225 BST. | The women were taken to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport following the accident, which happened at 1225 BST. |
| The man was uninjured. | The man was uninjured. |
| Police said Ms Morgan died shortly after the crash and her friend died on Friday evening. | Police said Ms Morgan died shortly after the crash and her friend died on Friday evening. |
| Inspector Lee Ford, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a tragic incident for all concerned and our thoughts go to the family of the deceased. | Inspector Lee Ford, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a tragic incident for all concerned and our thoughts go to the family of the deceased. |
| "A full and thorough investigation will take place." | "A full and thorough investigation will take place." |
| The man has been bailed pending further inquiries. | The man has been bailed pending further inquiries. |
| Anyone with information is urged to call Gwent Police on 01633 838 111 or 01633 643 091. | Anyone with information is urged to call Gwent Police on 01633 838 111 or 01633 643 091. |