UPDATE 9.10pm: The A4048 has reopened following this afternoon's crash.

UPDATE 8.05pm: The A4048 remains closed in both directions between the Park View Bungalows and B4254 roundabouts following this afternoon's crash, which happened shortly before 4pm..

UPDATE 5.25pm: The section affected is that between the Park View Bungalows and B4254 roundabouts.

Traffic between Penmaen and Pentwynmawr is affected.

THE main A4048 road in Pontllanfraith is currently closed - and diversions are in place - following a crash this afternoon.

Emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are being urged by Gwent Police to avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes.