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Police release arrested driver following A468 Lower Machen crash

News | | Published: 06:59, Thursday August 29th, 2019.

The incident happened along the A468, near Lower Machen

Police have released a 78-year-old man who was arrested following a crash on the A468 on Tuesday, August 27.

The collision happened at around 1.40pm and the road was closed for several hours.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said a 19-year-old female cyclist was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital with minor injuries and was released Tuesday evening.

A 78-year-old man from the Machen area, arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving without due care and attention, has been released under investigation.

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101 quoting Log 255 27/8/19.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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