Live updates as key road closed and air ambulance reportedly lands at crash scene

Police are at the scene of a crash which has closed a busy Valleys road. It has been reported that the air ambulance has also landed at the scene of the incident in Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

A South Wales Police statement said Church Road was closed in both directions on Friday morning. "It will remain closed for some time. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Delays are expected in the area."

Bus services in the area have been diverted. Witnesses have reported seeing the air ambulance in the area though this has not been confirmed.

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