A ROAD near Newtown was closed for several hours on Friday (June 28) following a two-vehicle road traffic collision.

The crash occurred on the B4368 between Llanmerewig and Abermule at around 6.20pm on Friday, said police, and involved a blue Fiat 500 and a grey Kia Sportage.

“Dyfed Powys Police received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the B4368 between Llanmerewig and Abermule at around 6.20pm on Friday, June 28,” said the force.

“The road was closed whilst both vehicles were recovered and reopened at around 10pm.”

The spokesperson said neither party was taken to hospital.