A MAN is in hospital following a crash on Newport's Lower Dock Street this morning.

The incident occurred at around 10.30am this morning.

A car and a pedestrian were involved on the stretch near the Asda store.

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The road was closed to traffic in both directions for a time while emergency crews made the scene safe.

The pedestrian, a man, was taken to hospital by road.

Gwent Police have said that his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.