Serious accident closes part of the A449 - live updates

Emergency services are dealing with an accident in Monmouthshire. The A449 is closed southbound between Usk and Newport.

Gwent Police says the road is closed and diversions are in place, which may cause congestion.

A statement said: "Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey. Take care."

Traffic monitoring system Inrix is showing that it is closed between the Usk Interchange and junction 24 of the M4 at the Coldra.