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Pedestrian dies after car collision on the A449 near Usk | Pedestrian dies after car collision on the A449 near Usk |
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A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car early on Sunday morning in Monmouthshire. | A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car early on Sunday morning in Monmouthshire. |
Gwent Police said the male was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision southbound on the A449 near Usk at about 05:40 GMT. | Gwent Police said the male was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision southbound on the A449 near Usk at about 05:40 GMT. |
The whole stretch of road was closed between the A40, Raglan interchange and the M4 junction 24 at Coldra. | |
Police said the car stopped after the collision and investigations are continuing. | |
Traffic Wales said the northbound stretch has reopened but warned traffic between the M50 at Ross and the M4 at Newport will be affected. | |
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called just after 06:15 GMT and fire crews from Usk were stood down by police at 07:50 GMT. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called just after 06:15 GMT and fire crews from Usk were stood down by police at 07:50 GMT. |
Gwent Police said anybody with information should call 101. | Gwent Police said anybody with information should call 101. |