Woman dies in M48 collision near Chepstow

Police renew appeal for witnesses

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 4th Aug 2023

Police investigating a collision on the M48 near Chepstow in the early hours of Monday morning have confirmed one woman died at the scene.

Officers were called at around 2.25am to assist with traffic management following the collision involving a person and a car.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report has been prepared for the coroner.

A witness appeal continues, with any motorists, especially those with dashcam, who were travelling on the M48 or using the Newhouse bridge between 1am and 3.30am, encouraged to contact Gwent Police.

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