Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the serious collision to come forward
A motorcyclist is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following a collision on a major city road.
Emergency services were called to the serious crash between a car and a motorbike in Cowbridge Road East in Cardiff shortly before 6pm on Thursday evening.
South Wales Police said the collision occurred directly between the junctions of Wessex Street and Nesta Street near Victoria Park.
The force has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision, or has footage of the incident, to get in touch with them in order to assist with the investigation. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here
A South Wales Police spokesman said: “At approximately 5.40pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026, officers attended to reports of a serious road traffic collision between a car and a motorbike on Cowbridge Road East directly between the junctions of Wessex Street and Nesta Street.
“As a result a motorcyclist remains in hospital receiving treatment for potentially life-changing injuries.
“Officers are appealing for anyone that may have witnessed the collision, has mobile phone footage of the incident, or dashcam footage, to report it to South Wales Police online or via 101 quoting reference number 2600046586.”
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Alternatively information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or its online form by clicking here.
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