Gwent Police is urging motorcyclists to take care and ride safely following 3 road traffic collisions in the Gwent area yesterday, Sunday 7th March.
Gwent has some excellent motorcycle routes and together with the type of fine weather we have seen recently, these may attract many riders to the area.
The details of the collisions are as follows:
The first was reported to us at approximately 12pm. It occurred on King Street in Brynmawr and involved a motorbike and a car. The 17 year old male rider of the motorbike was taken to Nevill Hall Hospital where he remains receiving treatment for fractures and facial injuries. He is in a stable condition.
The second was reported to us at approximately 12.50pm and occurred on the B4235, Chepstow. It involved a motorbike and a mini bus. The rider of the motorbike was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital with leg injuries and has since been released.
The third collision was reported to us at approximately 1pm and occurred on the B4235 in Itton, near Chepstow. It was a one vehicle collision where a motorbike collided with street furniture. The rider was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.
Motorcyclists who intend to take full advantage of fine and sunny conditions over the spring and summer months are urged by officers to drive safely, responsibly and within their ability. Be aware of the road conditions and ensure that your vehicle is in a road worthy condition.
Gwent Police will be running a series of “BIKESAFE” workshops between April and September. These workshops, run by Police Advanced Riders, are aimed at motorbike enthusiasts and are designed to enhance the skills of motorcyclists who have already passed their test. They have proved to be of benefit to riders of all levels of experience.
The workshops are a mix of theory and practical sessions and will include on-road assessment rides, information videos, motorcycle-related first aid and other relevant issues.
The workshops run from the Road Safety Resource Centre, Edlogan Way, Cwmbran. For more information and to make a booking please visit the BIKESAFE website www.bikesafe.co.uk or call RoSPA on 02920 250600.
