One of the main roads out of Powys has been closed in both directions after an accident.

The A44 near Llangurig has been closed after a collision - leaving traffic on that stretch of road at a standstill.

The crash appears to have taken place just outside Llanidloes between Troedyrallt and Tyn-y-cwm and is the third collision to have closed a road in the area this week.

According Traffic Wales "the road has been closed due to a collision".

The road appears to be closed in both direction with traffic appearing to be queing for a considerable distance.

It is currently unclear the condition of those involved.