Live updates as A40 in Carmarthen shut due to crash

A main road in Carmarthen is shut following a crash. The eastbound side of the A40 on the outskirts of the town centre is closed. Police have asked motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

The road is closed between Carmarthen Showground and B&Q roundabout. Stay informed on Carms news by signing up to our newsletter here.

A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "A40 Eastbound - Carmarthen Showground to B&Q Roundabout. The road is currently closed due to a collision Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey. Thank you." According to traffic monitoring service Inrix: "A40 Eastbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident between Llansteffan Road (Johnstown) and A4242 (Pontlesneven Roundabout, Carmarthen)."

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