A MAN has been arrested after a woman died in a road crash in Blaenavon on Saturday night.

Her death happened after a collision between on the B4246/Abergavenny Road at around 8.05pm.

The woman, who was a passenger travelling on a motorbike, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man riding of the motorbike was taken to Nevill Hall Hospital for treatment for minor injuries and has since been released.

The collidision involved a red Volvo C70 and a black Kawasaki motorbike.

The driver of the Volvo, a 46-year-old man from Blaenavon, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The family of the deceased are currently being supported by specially trained officers.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 quoting log 503 17/09/16.