A major Cardiff road was partially blocked after a crash involving two cars.

The A48/Eastern Avenue eastbound was partially blocked on Sunday afternoon and there was very slow traffic after the incident, from the A4161 Southern Way (Llanedeyrn interchange) to the A4232 (Pontprennau, Pentwyn ).

Police attended the scene to assist traffic and the road was clear within just over an hour.

Welsh Ambulance confirmed three people were examined at the scene but were not admitted to hospital as they only sustained 'minor injuries'.

As it happened:

The vehicles have been recovered

Recovery work has been completed and the road is now clear.

Traffic is back to normal.

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Vehicles are still awaiting recovery

According to inrix, the vehicles are still waiting to be recovered.

Traffic remains in the area.

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Traffic is 'very slow'

According to inrix, traffic is still ‘very slow’ in the area.

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The bus lane is blocked

The bus lane is also blocked as a result of the crash, which is adding to congestion.

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Where is the traffic?

The traffic on the A48
(Image: Google/AA) (Image: Google/AA)

If you look at the marking in red, this is where you should expect traffic.

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Recovery has been requested

Recovery has been requested for both vehicles.

Police are currently at the scene assisting with the incident.

Commuters should still expect traffic.

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Three patients seen with 'minor injuries'

Welsh Ambulance has confirmed it attended the scene.

The accident was reported at 1.29pm and the ambulance arrived at 2.32pm.

A spokeswoman said: “Three patients were examined but they all have minor injuries and are not being taken to hospital.

“We are still at the scene at the moment.”

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