Pontypool road closed due to late night crash and vehicle fire - latest updates

A road in Ponytpool is closed this morning due to a crash and vehicle fire late on Friday night, say Gwent police.

Members of the public are being urged to avoid the Osborne Road area. Reports on social media suggest the incident has happened near the shops and the Marmaris Kebab House.

In a tweet at 11.30pm, police said: "Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision and vehicle fire on Osborne Road, Pontypool. The road is closed. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey."

Scroll down for updates as we get them.

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