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A pensioner who died after being struck by a HGV in Newport has been named.

Patricia Gibson, 82, from the Cefn Fforest area of Blackwood , died on Saturday morning after the incident on Usk Way in Newport.

The busy road was shut for a number of hours as emergency services attended.

The driver of the HGV, a 45-year-old man from the Bedfordshire area, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

(Image: Richard Swingler)

He has since been released under investigation.

Specialist officers continue are supporting Ms Gibson's family at this difficult time, and they have asked for privacy.

Gwent Police are continuing to appeal for information after the crash, which happened at around 9.55am.

Anyone with dashcam footage of the area at the time of the incident are asked to contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 157 4/5/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

You can also send a direct message to the Gwent Police Facebook and Twitter social media pages.