*UPDATE 6.05pm*

The ambulance service have confirmed they are still on the scene.

A spoeksman said: "We were called at approximately 1.50pm and responded with three emergency ambulances."

It is unclear how many people were taken to hospital.

*UPDATE 5.25PM*

Images have come in of the congestion in Chepstow following the accident. Pictures: David Tre

*UPDATE 4.30PM*

Police are now allowing traffic to move through, although delays are still expected for some time.

*UPDATE 3pm*

School buses could be late because of the road closure.

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THE A48 between Hardwick Terrace and Bulwark Road has been closed due to an accident.

Five vehicles were involved in the collision, which has led to both carriageways being shut.

Emergency services have attended the scene.

A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "At approximately 1.35pm on Wednesday, 17th October 2018, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving five vehicles on the A48 at Hardwick Hill, Chepstow.

"A silver Ford Transit van, green Jaguar X-type, silver Vauxhall Meriva, yellow Mercedes Sprinter van and silver Volkswagen Touran collided.

"Paramedics attended but injuries sustained were not believed to be serious.

"The road is likely to remain closed until at least 6pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible."