A NEATH driver in intensive care after he crashed into a wall has been named locally as 31-year-old Gavin Walsh.

He suffered "extensive injuries" to his legs and chest in the accident, which happened at 10.35pm on Saturday night in Dwr y Felin Road, Neath.

The front seat passenger, a 21-year-old woman named locally as Jessica Lewis, was also admitted to Morriston Hospital.

Firefighters spent more than an hour cutting the pair from the blue Ford Fiesta, which came to rest near the college and a property known as Ffrwd Vale Lodge.

The two crews from Neath and Pontarddulais left the scene shortly after midnight but police closed the road for around five hours while officers carried out initial investigations and recovered the vehicle.

A police spokeswoman described Mr Walsh's injuries as "serious" in a statement.

The Evening Post understands that Mr Walsh is from the Resolven area.

The extent of Miss Lewis's injuries are not known, but a police spokeswoman said "the passenger received less serious injuries".

South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision. They said the road was quiet at the time of the crash.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw the accident, who stopped to provide help, or anyone who might have seen the Fiesta being driven prior to the collision and who had not yet given their details.

"South Wales Police would like to thank the people affected by the road closure for their patience and understanding," said the spokesman.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Wales Police Roads Policing Unit on 01792 456999, extension 52331.