UPDATE 3.25pm

Gwent Police has confirmed that Somerton Road has reopened. 

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A ROAD is closed in the Lliswerry area of Newport after a three vehicle crash under a railway bridge.

The collision happened on Somerton Road just off Nash Road, next to Thompson Avenue.

Pictures appear to show a red car which has had its doors and roof removed.

A silver and blue car also appear to be badly damaged.

Police are still at the scene. Somerton Road is currently closed at the point of the accident but there is still access to Thompson Avenue.

Gwent Police were called to the scene at 11.01am this morning and the road is currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident.

The Welsh Ambulance Service attended the scene and confirmed that one person has been taken to the University Hospital of Wales. 

A spokesman for the police has asked anyone who witnessed the accident or has more information to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 185 13/05/18.