EMERGENCY services dealt with what Gwent Police have described as a "serious" crash in Pontypool last night.

Penywain Road, in the town's Wainfelin area has reopened this morning following the incident, which happened at around 7.45pm.

Police, ambulance, and fire and rescue services all attended the incident, along with the Wales Air Ambulance.

No information has been released about casualties.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area, diversions were set up, and anyone using the road around the time of the crash is being asked to check any dash cam footage that may provide further information to help officers with inquiries.

Anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to telephone Gwent Police on 101.

The force can also be contacted via direct message on Facebook or Twitter, quoting log 500 05/08/19.