Two dead after crash near Prince of Wales Bridge

Two women have died after a crash near the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision on M4 eastbound between junctions 22 (M49) and 21 (M48) at approximately 12.05am this morning.

Officers arriving at the scene found both vehicles had left the carriageway, and a number of casualties. They were supported by the National Police Air Service and Gwent Police.

Sadly, two women, who were passengers in one of the vehicles, were pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The three remaining occupants of the vehicle attended hospital, but their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Three men who were travelling in the other car have been arrested and are in police custody after also receiving hospital treatment.