Police close main road in Pontypool due to fire - live updates

The main road through Pontypool has been closed while emergency services deal with a fire, Gwent Police have confirmed. The incident on Commercial Street was reported after 2.30pm on Sunday, October 9.

The exact location of the fire has yet to be confirmed, however reports on social media have said it is a shop. Inrix traffic monitoring system says the road is closed between Glantorvaen Road to Market Street but that traffic is coping well.

South Wales Fire and Rescue service have been approached for comment.

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