Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving following lorry crash

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a lorry crash.

At approximately 12:19pm news of an incident near Pant Road Newbridge first broke out.

Traffic was heavily delayed and many cars travelling along the A472 were rerouted and turned back.

The A472 where traffic was being directed in relation to a crash on Pant Road Newbridge (Image: NQ) 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 21 August. Advertisement Advertisement

"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.

"Minor injuries have been reported, and the incident is ongoing."

Pant Road Newbridge where a crash occurred between a lorry and a car (Image: Google Maps) The road currently remains closed, and traffic is queuing on the A467 Pant Road both ways from A472 (Celynen roundabout) to Technology Park.

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