Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Major accident closes A468 between Penrhos and St Cenydd roundabouts

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 21:21, Saturday August 8th, 2020.
Last updated: 15:59, Monday August 10th, 2020

UPDATE: Motorcyclist hospitalised following crash on A468

A major accident has closed the A468 between the Penrhos and St Cenydd roundabouts.

Caerphilly Observer has contacted Gwent Police for more information. As soon as we have it we will let you know.

The accident is believed to have happened at around 9pm.

Road is closed between the Penrhos Roundabout and St Cenydd Roundabout in Caerphilly. Officers are dealing with a road traffic collision. Please find an alternative route.

— Gwent Police | Caerphilly Borough Officers (@GPCaerphilly) August 8, 2020
https://twitter.com/6psp/status/1292190156980658177

It is the second major incident to affect the roads today.

At around 12pm the A469 road was closed from the Wingfield roundabout in Llanbradach heading towards Ystrad Mynach.

There was heavy traffic throughout Llanbradach as traffic was diverted through the village.


Sign-up to our daily newsletter


Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Latest News

  • All 60 Senedd Members have signed Vikki Howells' letter
    Senedd Members remember Hefin David and call for change in suicide reportingThursday, April 2, 2026
  • 36 Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, pictured in June 2025
    HMO plans turned down over flood riskThursday, April 2, 2026
  • The fire engine being donated to Kharkiv Airport in eastern Ukraine
    Fire engines from south Wales donated to war-torn UkraineThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Polling stations
    One week to go for election hopefuls to submit their nomination papersThursday, April 2, 2026
  • From left: Gareth Jones, Shaun Nicholls, and Diane Elmer
    New pre-loved shop supporting adults with learning disabilities into workThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Ambulance response times improve across GwentThursday, April 2, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Machen Cricket ClubMonday, March 30, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.