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Police investigate Blackwater Road collision: Witnesses and dash cam footage requested

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Newport on Sunday morning (28th May).

They were called at 9am to a report of a collision involving a car and pedestrian on Blackwater Road, Newport.

The road was closed while emergency services attended but has since re-opened.

Taken to hospital with serious injuries
The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening at the current time.

An investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is ongoing.

Did you see anything?
As part of our enquiries, Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened or has dash cam footage of the incident.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 44230211199 or submit information online.


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