THE A4048 at Pontllanfraith was closed at lunchtime today following a two-car smash.

The accident happened near the Hawker Siddeley Switchgear plant on Newport Road at around 11.50am.

The two drivers were taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport as a precaution, but were not said to be seriously hurt.

There were no other passengers in either car.

Gwent Police closed the road while the clear-up took place.

It is set to re-open at 2pm.