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| Motorist killed in crash with bus | Motorist killed in crash with bus |
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| A woman has died after a road crash involving a car and a bus in Blaenau Gwent. | A woman has died after a road crash involving a car and a bus in Blaenau Gwent. |
| Her Rover convertible was involved in a crash with a Stagecoach bus between Aberbeeg and Llanhilleth. | Her Rover convertible was involved in a crash with a Stagecoach bus between Aberbeeg and Llanhilleth. |
| One passenger on the X18 from Ebbw Vale to Newport bus suffered slight injuries and the driver was shaken but unhurt. | One passenger on the X18 from Ebbw Vale to Newport bus suffered slight injuries and the driver was shaken but unhurt. |
| The A467 was closed for evidence to be gathered and diversions were set up. Gwent Police said it was too early to say if icy conditions were a factor. | |
| The crash happened at 10.52 GMT on Saturday between the A4046 and B4471 near the Glandwr industrial estate and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
| A Stagecoach spokesperson said: "Our first thoughts are with the family of the driver of the car who died in the accident. | A Stagecoach spokesperson said: "Our first thoughts are with the family of the driver of the car who died in the accident. |
| The crash happened between the A4046 and B4471 | The crash happened between the A4046 and B4471 |
| "The bus was operating the X18 service between Ebbw Vale and Newport. One passenger on the bus was treated for minor cuts and bruises. Our driver was shaken, but uninjured. | "The bus was operating the X18 service between Ebbw Vale and Newport. One passenger on the bus was treated for minor cuts and bruises. Our driver was shaken, but uninjured. |
| "We will assist the police in any way we can as part of their investigation into the accident," the spokesperson added. | "We will assist the police in any way we can as part of their investigation into the accident," the spokesperson added. |
| Gwent Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 01633 838111. | Gwent Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 01633 838111. |
| Sgt Andy Elliott, of the road traffic unit, said it was too early to say whether icy conditions were a factor. | |
| A spokesman said the next of kin had been informed. | A spokesman said the next of kin had been informed. |
| The road was being re-gritted before it was reopened. |