Crash closes A48 at Cross Hands in both directions for 'extended period' - live updates

A crash has shut a main road in both directions. The incident happened at around 5am on the A48 between Cross Hands and Pont Abraham.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police said the route will be closed for an "extended period" and advised motorists to avoid the area. A spokesman said: "The road will be closed for an extended period due to a collision. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey."

According to traffic service Inrix, the road is affected from Cross Gates roundabout to Heol Parc Mawr. It states that the road is currently shut for investigation work.

The incident follows calls for safety to be improved on the stretch between Carmarthen and Pont Abraham, which on average sees a crash almost once every two days.

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