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A 4x4 has reversed into the reception area of a Welsh hospital in an early morning "ram raid".

The incident happened at around 2.55am on Thursday at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan in Ebbw Vale.

Pictures from the scene show a large car behind the automatic doors at the hospital's main entrance.

(Image: @gpebbwvale)

(Image: Richard Swingler)

Gwent Police said officers are at the scene of the incident following "a ram raid".

A spokeswoman said: "At around 3am on Thursday, January 11 a car drove into the main hospital entrance doors on Lime Avenue in Ebbw Vale.

"A light coloured Mitsubishi Pajero was found abandoned after becoming jammed into pillars at the location causing extensive damage. The occupants of the vehicle left the scene.

"The vehicle was used in an attempt to gain entry to the hospital. Officers are on scene and are actively investigating the incident.

"It would appear at this stage that no property was stolen as a result of the forced entry.

(Image: Richard Swingler) (Image: Richard Swingler)

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they received a call at 2.55am after a 4x4 reversed into the entrance of the hospital.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which runs the hospital, said the front entrance is currently out of action but that all services are running as normal.

In a statement on Twitter, it said: "Due to an incident early this morning, the front entrance to Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan is currently out of action.

"Alternative entrances into the hospital have been signposted.

"Please be assured that all services are running as normal. Thank you for your patience during this time."

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log number 25 of 11/01/18 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.