A crash closed part of the A40 in Carmarthenshire. It was shut from the B&Q roundabout to Pensarn Roundabout, Carmarthen for an hour.

Traffic built up and police urged motorists to stay away from the area as they dealt with the collision. No details of how many vehicles were involved have yet been released.

Traffic cameras showed heavy congestion in the area.

Congestion has eased

Traffic monitors are showing that congestion has eased in the area.

It has returned to normal for the time of day.

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Traffic still busy in the area

Traffic cameras are showng that the traffic is still busy in the area.

The road was closed for around an hour and opened just before 2.40pm.

(Image: Traffic Wales)
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Road re-opens after crash

Dyfed Powys Police say the road has now re-opened.

Congestion remains.

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Cameras show congestion

The traffic camera at 2.30pm show the extent of the delays travelling eastbound.

(Image: Traffic Wales)
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Area affected by the closure

Traffic monitoring system Inrix is showing that the A40 is closed eastbound between the A4242 Pontlesneven Roundabout) and the A48 Pensarn Roundabout.

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