Man suspected of drink-driving after crash between car and lorry
Traffic on the route had to be diverted after the road was closed for hours
10:46, 22 Aug 2025
The road was closed for around four hours
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash between a lorry and a car. Officers from Gwent Police[1] were called to reports of a crash between a car and a lorry on Pant Road, Newbridge, at around 11am on Thursday.
A man was arrested[2] on suspicion of failing to stop, driving under the influence of alcohol, and public order offences. He is currently in police custody.[3] Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry in Pant Road, Newbridge at around 11.20am on Thursday, August 21.
"Officers are in attendance, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, driving under the influence of alcohol, and public order offences.
He is currently in police custody.
Article continues below"Minor injuries have been reported, and the road has since reopened."
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