A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A40 earlier today.

The main A40 road was closed both ways following a collision between a car and a lorry that happened just before midday.

The road was reopened at 3.30pm.

The collision happened on the A40 between Llanddewi Velfrey and the Blackbridge roundabout, Whitland.

Police said: "We were at the scene of a collision involving a car and a lorry on the A40 Penblewin to Llanddewi Velfrey, which happened shortly before 11.35am.

"The road was closed in both directions, with diversions put in place.

"Motorists were asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes."

The A40 was closed both ways with queueing traffic due to the crash, between the garage (Llanddewi Velfrey) and Blackbridge Roundabout (Whitland). This was affecting traffic between St Clears and Haverfordwest.

The nearby B4314 was also partially blocked, with slow traffic from B4315 (St Catherines Church, Princes Gate) to Alpha Inn (Tavernspite).

Local reports said traffic was at a standstill on Whitland roundabout heading towards Haverfordwest with vehicles unable to pass on either side.