The main road between Powys and Aberystwyth is closed after a crash on the A44.

Dyfed-Powys Police have closed the stretch of road between Llanbadarn and Lovesgrove, both  on the main route between Powys and the coast, after a collision.

The alert was issued at about 8.30am.

Police are advising that motorists in the area to avoid the stretch of road and find alternative routes. 

Traffic information in the area is showing that traffic is moving very slowly and tailbacks are heading back a considerable distance in both directions.