UPDATE 6.40pm: The A466 remains closed, between the junction for Withy Lane, north of Monmouth, and the Llangrove turn-off, at Welsh Newton, over the border in England.

Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, which was reported at around 4.40pm.

As a consequence, traffic is heavier than usual on the A466 north out of Monmouth

A ROAD in Monmouth has been closed following a serious crash.

The A466 (Hereford Road) is closed between Withy Lane and Buckholt, around 1.5 kilometres north of Monmouth town centre.

Traffic reports show significant congestion around the scene of the crash, and say emergency services are at the scene.

South Wales Argus: A traffic map showing traffic congestion (red line) near the crash scene. Picture: The AAA traffic map showing traffic congestion (red line) near the crash scene. Picture: The AA

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