Live updates as crash shuts A40 completely near Llandovery

A stretch of the A40 in Carmarthenshire has been closed completely due to a collision. The road is shut between Llandovery and Halfway according to Dyfed-Powys Police.

The force is asking people to avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journey. Traffic monitoring service Inrix said there was slow traffic in the area due to the closure. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here

Motorists are also facing delays near Newport this morning due to another major road closure. Malpas Road has been blocked since late on Tuesday evening due to a serious collision. You can follow our live updates on this incident here.

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