A YOUNG boy has been taken to hospital after a crash in Barry this afternoon.

The crash took place on Dobbins Road at 2.50pm.

The boy was taken to hospital and the circumstances of the crash are under investigation.

Police tweeted just before 4pm to say the road is currently closed in both directions from Langlands Road to the junction for the Food Warehouse and is expected to remain closed for some time to conduct an investigation.

Barry And District News: The incident took place on Barry's Dobbin's RoadThe incident took place on Barry's Dobbin's Road (Image: Google Maps)

Barry And District News: The incident in the red boxThe incident in the red box (Image: Google Maps)

Barry And District News: Police initially tweeted at just before 4pmPolice initially tweeted at just before 4pm (Image: South Wales Police)

South Wales Police have now released an updated statement at 4.30pm appealing for information.

A police spokesperson said: "At 2.50pm this afternoon South Wales Police received a report of a road traffic collision on Dobbins Road, Barry which involved a car and a young boy.

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"The boy has been taken to the University Hospital of Wales.

"The circumstances surrounding the collision are under investigation and the road is currently closed.

"Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV or telephone footage of the incident are asked to contact South Wales Police 2300225670."