A driver has suffered “life-threatening” injuries after a crash on the A467 between Crosskeys and Risca.
The accident happened between the B4251 Full Moon Roundabout and the B4591 Risca Roundabout at around 2.50pm today. The road was closed for several hours ewhile emergency services dealt with the crash.
A spokesman for Gwent Police said: “At approximately 2.50pm on Monday, December 17, 2018, we were called to a serious road traffic collision on the A467 in Crosskeys, involving one vehicle.
“A silver Volkswagen Golf, travelling from Newport towards Wattsville, left the road. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Service colleagues were also in attendance.
“The driver is believed to have suffered life threatening injuries.”
Serious collision A467 in Risca affecting both sides. Seems everyones ok. Traffic building. Looks like everyone is ok. @BBCRadioWales #traffic #southwales #wales #bewport #risca #rogerstone pic.twitter.com/3pPyjPnArg
— Tom Selway (@tomselsocial) December 17, 2018
Emergency Services are dealing with a Road Traffic Collision on A467 between Full Moon & Pontymister.
The road is closed IN BOTH DIRECTIONS and diversions are in place which may cause congestion.
Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey. pic.twitter.com/in7FOmOHuP— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) December 17, 2018
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