A man remains in police custody following an overnight collision on a notorious mountain road between Abergavenny and Blaenavon.

Last night, Wednesday November 11th, police confirmed they were called to a traffic collision on the B4246, locally known as the Keepers road, at around 9.30pm.

The well-used route was closed to all traffic while emergency services dealt with the collision. In a statement, Gwent Police confirmed the only driver involved in the single-vehicle collision has been arrested.

“The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; he remains in police custody at this time,” a spokesperson said.

The road reopened to traffic just after midnight.