POLICE have reopened a road following a crash.

Emergency services were at the scene responding to the incident on the A472 earlier today, with the road being closed, but it has now been re-opened.

The road wass closed between the McDonalds roundabout in Newbridge and the Pentwyn-Mawr roundabout.

Diversions were in place but drivers were being asked to avoid the area where possible.

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A spokesman for Gwent Police earlier said: "Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on the A472 between McDonalds roundabout and the Pentwyn-Mawr roundabout.

"The road is closed and diversions are in place.

"Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey."