Rider dies after two-motorbike crash on ring road

Two motorcyclists crashed into each other on a ring road, leaving one dead and another in hospital, police have said.

A 40-year-old man, riding a red Kawasaki, died at the scene of the crash on Ringland Way in Newport where Gwent Police said officers were called at about 18:40 BST on Saturday.

The road remained closed on Sunday between Ringland Circle and Beatty Road roundabout for accident investigation work.

A 46-year-old man riding a black Yamaha was taken to hospital for treatment, but the force said his injuries were not believed to be life threatening or life changing.