Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was left in a serious condition following a hit and run on the A4042 between Cwmbran and Newport on Friday.
The incident, involving a burnt orange BMW M3 and a motorbike, took place at around 6.20pm on Friday evening (November 4). However, the car left the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services, according to the police force.
Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service went to the scene and a 33-year-old man from the Newport area was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a serious condition. The police force are now appealing for more information about the incident. You can get more local news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "Officers are particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have seen a burnt orange BMW M3 or a grey BMW M140i being driven on this stretch of road between 6pm and 6.20pm."
Anyone with any information or who witnessed the incident is asked to call Gwent Police on 101, or send them a direct message on Facebook or Twitter, quoting log reference 2200374230 with any details. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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