Police are dealing with a serious incident involving a number of casualties in South Wales.

Officers were called to Baglan Street in Treorchy, in Rhondda Cynon Taf at around midday and the street has been closed off and people warned to avoid the area.

It is not clear what exactly has happened but Chris Bryant, Labour MP for Rhondda, said he is aware of “disturbing events on Baglan Street” and said his thoughts go out to all those affected.

In a statement, South Wales Police said: “Police units are currently dealing with a serious incident which occurred in Baglan Street, Treorchy, at approximately midday today.

“Ambulance crews are also in attendance as the incident involves a number of casualties.”

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