A CRASH is causing delays in Cwmbran near the Grange University Hospital.

One lane is blocked on the southbound A4042 Croesyceiliog Bypass at the County Hall Roundabout - which leads to the Grange.

Traffic is queuing back to the roundabout for Gwent Crematorium.

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Gwent Police have asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.

A police spokesperson said: “Due to an road traffic collision on the A4042 behind Police HQ Cwmbran (heading towards the crematorium roundabout) traffic is building up - please avoid the area and find another route for your journey.”

Following the re-opening of the road, a Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "The road traffic collision was reported just before 8am [on Wednesday].

"There were two cars involved and no-one was injured."