UPDATE 4.11

Gwent Police said that a 15-year-old boy had been involved in the crash in Malpas.

A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "A 15-year-old boy has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital by ambulance.

"His injuries are not thought to be life threatening at this time. 

"Malpas Road has now reopened."

UPDATE 3.45

A NEWPORT road has been closed following a crash.

Malpas Road has been closed with traffic being diverted via Heidenheim Drive.