Three killed in horror crash between car and tipper lorry

Three people have died following a crash involving a lorry and a car. The incident took place on the A48 near Bonvilston in the Vale of Glamorgan shortly before 5pm on Tuesday. It involved a black Scania tipper lorry and a blue Ford Puma car.

A 51-year-old man from Porthcawl, a 34-year-old man from Bridgend, and a 48-year-old man from Ferndale have died as a result of the collision, which closed the carriageway for hours. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash who may have any information to help with their investigation to come forward. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here[1].

A police spokesman said: "South Wales Police is investigating a fatal road traffic collision which happened shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, on the A48 near Bonvilston in the Vale of Glamorgan. "The collision involved two vehicles - a blue Ford Puma car and a red and black Scania tipper lorry. As a result of the collision a 51-year-old man from Porthcawl[2], a 34-year-old man from Bridgend[3], and a 48-year-old man from Ferndale have died.

"The carriageway remained closed for several hours and officers would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding at this time. Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage to contact South Wales Police[4] on 101 quoting occurrence number 2500102402." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here[5].

We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.

See our Privacy Notice[6].

References

1. ^ signing up to our daily newsletter here (www.walesonline.co.uk)
2. ^ Porthcawl (www.walesonline.co.uk)
3. ^ Bridgend (www.walesonline.co.uk)
4. ^ South Wales Police (www.walesonline.co.uk)
5. ^ our WhatsApp community here (chat.whatsapp.com)
6. ^ Privacy Notice (www.reachplc.com)