A MOTORIST has died following a road accident on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road.

The incident happened at around 4pm half a mile south of the Brynmawr (Conoco) roundabout after the car and a lorry collided. The road was closed between Brynmawr and Gilwern until around 10pm.

Witnesses of the incident are asked to contact Gwent Police Collision Investigation Unit on 01633 642404.