Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which took place in Monmouthshire this morning.

The collision, involving a motorcyclist and a van, took place on the A466 near Tintern today, Friday 2 April shortly before 11.30am.

The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man from Chepstow, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Gwent Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, who has not yet spoken with officers, to get in contact.

Any motorists who may have any dash-cam footage of the area at the time of the collision is also asked to come forward.

The road was closed for investigation work but re-opened at around 5.30pm.

Anybody with any information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 2100113870. You can also contact us via direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111