A MALE motorcyclist was today killed in a crash on a Gwent road.

The man was riding on the A467 at Crumlin outside the Shell garage at about 12.13pm when his vehicle was in collision with a car also travelling northbound.

The motorbike rider was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The A467 northbound and southbound has been closed at Hafodrynys lights and officers are advising drivers in the area to take an alternative route. It is anticipated the road will be closed for approximately three hours.

Gwent Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or the Collision Investigation Unit on 01633 643091.