A MAN was arrested at the scene of a collision involving two cars on the outskirts of Abergavenny this morning (Wednesday January 14), with part of the road closed for much of the morning.

The A465 was closed eastbound from the roundabout, heading towards Hereford, while emergency services dealt with the collision near the junction with Ross Road and Maindiff Court Hospital.

In a statement, Gwent Police confirmed a 35-year-old man had been arrested in connection with drink drive offences.

“We received a report of a road traffic collision on the A465 at around 8.50am on Wednesday January 14,” a spokesperson said.

“Officers attended alongside Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The collision involved two cars and no life-threatening injuries were reported.”

“A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.”

The collision and road closure saw disruption and heavy traffic around the town.

Gwent Police advised via social media on Wednesday morning that the A465 was closed between Abergavenny and Llantilio Pertholey, and that drivers should avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journeys.

“We're currently dealing with a road traffic collision on A465 from Abergavenny towards Llantilio Pertholey,” a a social media post said.

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