A ROAD in Monmouthshire was closed for more than five hours yesterday after a lorry hit a tree.

The incident took place on Itton Road (B4293) between Howick and Itton Common.

A lorry collided with a tree, resulting in fallen debris blocking the road. Residents were advised to avoid the area.

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The road was closed from 10am until just after 3pm yesterday.

No injuries were reported at the time of the crash, and the road was fully reopened at around 3.10pm.