New Road in Rumney closed after early hours crash - latest updates

A road in east Cardiff is like to remain closed through this morning's rush hour after a crash in the early hours, say police.

New Road in Rumney has been closed from the Quarry Dale junction to Downton Rise as result of the incident. Commuters are being asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

In a tweet sent shortly before 5am, the South Wales Police Control Room said: "We are at the scene of a collision on New Road Rumney. The road is currently closed between junctions of Quarry Dale and Downton Rise.

"The closure is likely to remain in place into the rush hour. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible."

Scroll down for updates as we get them.

For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea.