Cyclist dies in crash on A48 between Newport and Cardiff

The 51-year-old man, from the Cardiff area, was on his push bike when he was involved in a crash on the A48 between Newport and Marshfield.

A woman, 74, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

• Recap: Crash sees A48 closed

A spokesperson for Gwent Police confirmed the victim died in hospital.

They said: “We’re appealing for information to a fatal road traffic collision that happened on the A48 at about 5.20pm on Tuesday, December 26.

“It happened between Newport and Marshfield, near the junction with Pound Hill, and involved a car and a push-bike.

“The cyclist, a 51-year-old man, from the Cardiff area was taken to hospital for treatment where he later died.

“The driver of the Mini Cooper, a 74-year-old woman, from the Cardiff area has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody being questioned.

“If you have any dashcam footage, or any information that could help, please call us on 101 quoting 2300437830, or you can DM us.”

'Serious' crash on section of A48 Newport - Marshfield sees cyclist dead

What was described as a 'serious crash' on the A48 between Newport and Marshfield ended in tragedy yesterday, Boxing Day, with a cyclist pronounced dead.

Both Gwent Police and South Wales Police posted about the incident on X, formally Twitter, at just after 6pm, with the latter describing the crash as serious.

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 & the LG roundabout It is expected to remain closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/hRrqm0H2uD

— South Wales Police (@swpolice) December 26, 2023

The incident happened on the A48 between Cardiff and Newport (Image: Google Maps)

The section of the A48 was closed from Boxing Day through to December 27 (Image: Google Maps)

⚠️🚧 Road closed 🚧⚠️

ℹ The A48 is currently closed between LG roundabout (by Blacksmiths Way) & the Marshfield Road junction. ℹ

Diversions are in place which may cause congestion.

Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey.

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Zk0fUhpgT9

— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) December 26, 2023

The section of road wasn't confirmed to be reopened until this morning, December 27.

A woman, 74, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.