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Driver, 81, bailed after two die | Driver, 81, bailed after two die |
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An 81-year-old motorist has been bailed by police investigating a collision which killed two elderly women. | An 81-year-old motorist has been bailed by police investigating a collision which killed two elderly women. |
Doreen Morgan, 74, and Sylvia Softley, 73, died after the collision with a car in Cwmbran, Torfaen, on Friday. Both women were from the town. | |
The man, who is also from Cwmbran, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after the accident before being bailed by Gwent Police. | The man, who is also from Cwmbran, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after the accident before being bailed by Gwent Police. |
The accident happened in Llandowlais Street, in the town's Oakfield area. | The accident happened in Llandowlais Street, in the town's Oakfield area. |
The women were taken to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport following the incident, which happened at 1225 BST. | The women were taken to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport following the incident, 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. |
Insp 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. | Insp 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. |