A woman has died following a collission with a recycling lorry on the A40 between Manordeilo and Llandeilo. 

Police were called at 10.30am this morning and remain at the scene of the crash that involved a recycling lorry and a grey Ford Fiesta. 

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Ambulance attended the scene but tragically the woman driving the car died.

"Next of kin and H.M. Coroner have been informed.

"As a result of this collision a 28-year-old male has been arrested.

“The road is currently closed and is likely to be closed for some time while officers continue their investigation.

"Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or was driving along that stretch of road around the time of the incident, to phone them on 101."