A479 closed between Talgarth and Crickhowell after crash

The A479, between Crickhowell and Talgarth, was closed in both directions around Wednesday lunchtime following the incident. <i>(Image: File)</i>
The A479, between Crickhowell and Talgarth, was closed in both directions around Wednesday lunchtime following the incident. (Image: File)
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AN A-road in Powys was closed for a short period on Wednesday (August 5) after a collision between a van and a tractor.

The A479, between Crickhowell and Talgarth, was closed in both directions around Wednesday lunchtime following the incident.

“Dyfed-Powys Police attended to a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A479 between Cwmdu and Waun Fach, at around 1pm,” the force said in a statement.

“No injuries were reported. The road was closed for vehicle recovery and reopened at around 2.45pm.”

The force confirmed that the crash appeared to involve a collision between a van and a tractor.

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