Cyclist taken to hospital and road remains closed after ‘serious collision’ in Newport

A cyclist was taken to hospital following a "serious collision" in Newport. Police and paramedics were called to the A48 Southern Distributor Road on Boxing Day following a road traffic collision and later confirmed the collision involved a pushbike and a car. A statement from the Force Incident Manager at Gwent Police explained: "We received a report of a road traffic collision on the A48 Southern Distributor Road at around 5.20pm on Tuesday, December 26.

Officers attended along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service and the collision involved a push-bike and a car. The cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment." Previously, an initial statement from Gwent Police said: "Road closed: the A48 is currently closed between LG roundabout (by Blacksmiths Way) and the Marshfield Road junction.

Diversions are in place which may cause congestion. Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey. Thank you."

South Wales Police added: "Road Closure: We are at the scene of a serious collision on the A48 between Blooms and Cleppa Park. The road is currently closed in both directions between the garden centre, Blooms, and the LG roundabout. It is expected to remain closed [for quite some time].

Motorists are advised to avoid the area."

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