A major route connecting Abergavenny to other parts of Gwent was closed due earlier today due to an accident, as emergency services responded to the incident.

Reports had reached the community of serious delays on the A4042 heading towards Abergavenny and leaving the town. The road was closed in both directions at Llanellen bridge for roughly two hours and the route has reopened by 1pm.

Traffic data from the AA had shown severe congestion either side of the historic stone bridge, as traffic continued to build up while it was closed. It was also a significant period of time before traffic had returned to normal.

Police officers encouraged motorists to find alternative routes for their journeys while the road opened back up.