A car has collided with five motorbikes in Llangybi.

Gwent Police were called the scene near the Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel at approximately 7.20pm last night (Tuesday 21st May).

The collision involved a red Citroen car and five motorbikes.

One of the motorcyclists, a 68 year old man from Monmouth, was seriously injured and conveyed to Frenchay hospital by air ambulance which is where he currently remains in a stable condition.

Three of the other motorcyclists were also conveyed to hospital with fractures.

The road was temporarily closed from Usk to Caerleon while emergency services were in attendance but reopened in the early hours of this morning, (Wednesday 22nd May).

Residents of Llangybi report a group of around 20 motorcyclists exceeding the national speed limit (60mph) outside the town.

The accident happened around 200 metres beyond Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa.

Residents say that the particular set of bends in the road used to have the solar powered flashing warning lights because there is a negative camber to the road which makes cornering difficult. But these warning signs were removed some time ago.

The roads in this area are winding, with high banks and hedges reducing onwards visibility. There are also many side roads which can increase the danger to speeding drivers.

Police officers are appealing for any information or witnesses. Call 101 quoting log 474 21/05/13.