Motorist is airlifted to hospital

A man has been seriously injured following a collision involving five vehicles in Newport.

The accident happened at around 1550 BST on the A41 at the junction of Edgmond Road and Forton Island.

The driver of a Vauxhall Zafira was flown to North Staffordshire Hospital with a suspected fractured neck, leg, and pelvis.

The driver of a van suffered cuts and bruises. A Nissan Micra, Volvo S80 and articulated lorry were also involved.

The road was closed until 2000 BST while debris was cleared from the scene.

Police are appealing to the driver of the lorry, which was travelling towards Forton Island, to come forward.

Officers also want to talk to anyone who was travelling behind the vehicle.