AN overturned 4x4 on the A419 blocked the northbound carriageway as emergency services rushed to the scene.

The two-car collision happened between the Commonhead roundabout and junction 15 of the M4 at around 4pm this afternoon and police and ambulance services were still on scene after 5pm dealing with casualties and traffic.

A police spokesman said: "There was a two car collision on the A419 and there was also some damage to the central reservation.

"Officers went to the scene and it took some time to clear."