*UPDATE 2.45PM*
The road has since re-opened.
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AN overturned hay lorry has caused traffic gridlock on a busy road.
The A40 near Abergavenny has been closed after the lorry hit a railway bridge and overturned near the Hardwick roundabout.
A Gwent Police spokesman said: "At approximately 8:40am on the 14th of August 2018 we received a report of an overturned hay lorry on the Hardwick roundabout near the A40.
"At this time, it is believed there are no serious injuries.
"The road is currently closed in the direction of Abergavenny to Raglan as a safety precaution whilst recovery work takes place."
Train services were also disrupted by the incident this morning.
Officers are on scene at #Abergavenny where a lorry has struck the bridge. The bridge has been inspected by @networkrail and trains will now resume at full speed. @ArrivaTW pic.twitter.com/bN9BbaIxEc
— BTP Cardiff (@BTPCardiff) August 14, 2018
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