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BMW flees Newport crash killing two motorcyclists; three arrested

5/8/2026

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A BMW car fled Aberthaw Road in Newport after colliding with a motorbike, killing two male motorcyclists.
Police arrested three people on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender.
Welsh Ambulance Service and an air ambulance responded shortly after 01:30 BST.
Councillor Alex Pimm urged the public to avoid speculation as rumors spread on social media.

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A BMW car fled Aberthaw Road in Newport after colliding with a motorbike, killing two male motorcyclists.
Police arrested three people on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender.
Welsh Ambulance Service and an air ambulance responded shortly after 01:30 BST.
Councillor Alex Pimm urged the public to avoid speculation as rumors spread on social media.