Cyclist injured in Chepstow collision (From South Wales Argus)

Cyclist injured in Chepstow collision

4:35pm Wednesday 2nd December 2009

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A CYCLIST was taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries today after being involved in a car accident.

The 22-year-old man from Chepstow, was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, before being moved to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he remains in a stable condition.

The incident happened at around 6.45am on Hardwick Hill in Chepstow.

The driver of the car, a 73-year-old man from Sedbury, was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital as a precaution and has since been released.

The road remained open whilst emergency services dealt with the incident and traffic was diverted through a contra-flow system.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information that could help the investigation is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 or the Collision Investigation Unit on 01633 642404.

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