THREE men were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car went off the A467 road near Cross Keys yesterday.

The incident occurred just before 1pm, when the vehicle went off the carriageway into the trees.

The police, fire, and ambulance services attended the scene. No action was required by the fire services.

The recovery of the car was arranged and the road was reopened at 2.55pm.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said that there will be an initial investigation into the incident.

If you have any information on this incident, call 101 quoting log 183 13/1/15.