A CAR has crashed into a lamp post near Withybush Hospital this lunchtime (February 12) likely to cause traffic on the Fishguard road.

The crash happened at around 12:20, with the silver Ford Fiesta colliding head on into the lamp post on the north exit of the roundabout outside the Withybush retail park.

A second car, a black Seat, was also involved in the crash.

Traffic in the area is building, with queues likely for the time being.

Update 15:50: Dyfed Powys Police statement.

Following the crash, Dyfed-Powys Police released a statement.

"Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on Fishguard Road near Withybush Hospital at approximately 12.10pm today (Monday, February 12).

"The vehicles involved were a black Seat and a Ford Fiesta.

"The roundabout was blocked for a short period. The drivers exchanged details. No further police action was required. "