A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road closed due to crash – latest updates

The A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road has been closed in both directions due to a crash late on Thursday night. The incident has shut the key route between Rassau and Brynmawr.

Gwent Police are warning drivers to stay away from the area and are advising members of the public to seek an alternative route.

It is not yet clear what is involved in the collision or if there are any injuries. Gwent Police shared via social media: "Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on the A465. The onslip at Rassau has been closed & also Ebbw Vale to Brwnmawr section. Please avoid the area if possible."

In an update at 12.08am on Friday morning, roads and traffic monitoring service Inrix reported: "A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road in both directions closed due to accident from A4281 (Rassau Roundabout, Tredegar) to A4281 (Brynmawr)."

The police have been contacted for more information on this incident.

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