UPDATE: 1.45PM

The road is now open.

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UPDATE: 1.25PM

The westbound carriageway of the A465 between Brynmawr and Gilwern has been closed. The eastbound carriageway is currently open.

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THERE are reports of an accident on the eastbound carriageway of the A465 between Brynmawr and Gilwern.

The traffic management team, who are working on the road, are on route to assist, and drivers are warned to expect delays in both directions.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "At approximately 12:30pm we received reports of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A465 near Gilwern.

"There are no life threatening injuries at this time and road is due to reopen shortly."