Accident blocks part of busy Western Avenue in Cardiff - live updates

Police are dealing with an accident on a busy Cardiff road. Western Avenue has been closed in both directions near the Fairwater area of the city after the accident during the Thursday morning rush hour.

It has happened at around 7.50am near the junction of Waungron Road, and the road is closed between Ely Bridged Junction and Waungron Road to allow recovery teams to work at the scene.

South Wales Police say two vehicles are involved, and there are no reports of serious injuries.

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes.

Cardiff Bus has warned that the area is "heavily congested" due to a police incident. They have warned that there are "severe delays" to all services that use Ely Bridge.