UPDATE 3.30pm
A Gwent Police spokeswoman said that the pedestrian still has serious injuries - but is now in a stable condition.
6.50am
A MAN is in a critical condition following a crash in Newport’s Chepstow Road.
A spokesman for Gwent Police has confirmed that the man is currently in intensive care, with his condition deemed to be critical.
The road was closed for a time on Monday night, while the emergency services were at the scene, but it has fully re-opened with no diversions in place.
Gwent Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following the crash.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have seen the movements of the pedestrian leading up to the crash.
Anyone with information should call the police on 101, quoting log reference 524 20/02/17.
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