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Two motorcyclists have died in separate incidents which took place within 35 minutes of each other on the A470.

South Wales Police have confirmed a 53-year-old man has died at the A470 Merthyr Tydfil, northbound at Llwyn Onn, after his red Yamaha R6 motorcycle collided with a white BMW 1 series car at 12.10pm today, Sunday.

The 29 year-old female driver of the BWM suffered minor injuries and was taken to Prince Charles Hospital, where she was later released.

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Meanwhile, in a separate incident at 12.45pm, the driver of a red Ducati motorcycle suffered fatal injuries after a collision with a blue Renault Clio car near the Upper Boat roundabout, Treforest.

No information about the Renault driver’s condition has been given.

Appeal for witnesses

(Image: Ben Rees/@cardiff62)

Police released two statements on Sunday evening about the incidents.

The first, about the Merthyr Tydfil incident, said: “At approximately 12.10pm at the A470 Merthyr Tydfil, northbound at Llwyn Onn, a fatal road traffic collision occurred between a white BMW 1 series motor vehicle and a red Yamaha R6 motorcycle which were both travelling north.

“The rider of the motorcycle, a 53 year-old male, suffered fatal injuries at scene.

“The driver of the BMW, a 29 year-old female, suffered minor injuries and was conveyed to Prince Charles Hospital and later released.

“South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses to the manner of driving or riding of either vehicle prior to the collision, to contact 101.”

The statement about the Treforest collision added: “At 12.45pm a collision occurred between a blue Renault Clio vehicle and a Red Ducati motorcycle on the A470 southbound, just after Upper Boat roundabout.

“As a result of the collision the rider of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries.

“Police are appealing for witnesses who have seen either vehicle during the time or prior to the collision to contact them on 101, quoting Incident 549 02/08/15.

“Police are mindful that the Southbound carriageway of the A470 was closed for a period of time and would like to thank the public for their co-operation and patience.”

The two incidents had caused what was reported as traffic chaos on Sunday afternoon, with drivers facing long delays as emergency services were called to both incidents.