THE A465 between Gilwern and Abergavenny is closed in both directions following a collision.

Gwent Police are currently investigation the scene of the accident involving a motor vehicle and a car which took place in the early hours of this morning.

Fire crews from Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale and Brynmawr attended the scene at 12.27am and used a rescue tender. Crews left the scene at 1.13am.

The collision took place between the A40 Monmouth Road / A4042 Hardwick Roundabout and the A4077 Abergavenny Road / B4246 Govilon Roundabout.

The road will be closed until this afternoon.