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We have more newsletters. Motorists who are planning on travelling to South Wales on the M4 have been told to expect delays after a serious police-led incident involving seven vehicles on the Prince of Wales Bridge. It has been reported that a vehicle crossed the central reservation and at one point, traffic was at a standstill. One lane remained closed westbound between junction 22 and 23 until 4. Eastbound has been fully reopened. National Highways said: "A 50mph speed limit is in place on the bridge to ensure safety as a metre section of central reservation barrier has been damaged and will need replacing when weather conditions improve.

Car crash severn bridge

There were severe delays at the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge after traffic was held due to "multiple incidents". There was already increased traffic in the area due to the earlier closure of the M48 Severn Bridge due to high winds, with the diversion taking drivers to the M4 bridge. It means both Severn bridges are currently closed or blocked. All traffic was held on the M4 bridge for around 40 minutes. While eastbound has now opened fully and two lanes open westbound, there is still severe congestion around the bridge. Gwent Police confirmed that four vehicles were involved in the eastbound collision. A witness said that a BMW had crashed into the central reservation and "hit several vehicles in the process". They said: "Traffic is horrendous. According to traffic monitoring system Inrix the incident happened just before pm. Eyewitnesses stuck in the congestion said almost a dozen emergency vehicles had rushed to the bridge and police are on the scene. The emergency services have been contacted for an update on this incident. Lane three of three is now closed for repairs following an accident that occurred around midday. Diversion - M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. A Cleddau Bridge is currently closed to high sided vehicles due to strong winds between Pembroke Dock and Neyland.

The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge was brought to standstill on Wednesday and the impact of a seven-vehicle crash is set to be felt into Friday December See Our Privacy Notice.

A crash closed two lanes of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge this morning. Congestion built on the bridge as a result of the incident which happened at around am this morning, Tuesday, January Traffic Wales said that traffic officers were on scene. Lanes two and three of three are closed". Traffic was mainly contained to the bridge with no major disruption on either side. Gwent Police confirmed they attended the crash which involved one vehicle.

There were severe delays at the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge after traffic was held due to "multiple incidents". There was already increased traffic in the area due to the earlier closure of the M48 Severn Bridge due to high winds, with the diversion taking drivers to the M4 bridge. It means both Severn bridges are currently closed or blocked. All traffic was held on the M4 bridge for around 40 minutes. While eastbound has now opened fully and two lanes open westbound, there is still severe congestion around the bridge. Gwent Police confirmed that four vehicles were involved in the eastbound collision. A witness said that a BMW had crashed into the central reservation and "hit several vehicles in the process". They said: "Traffic is horrendous.

Car crash severn bridge

A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 has left one car on its roof while the M48 Severn Bridge is closed due to high winds. A crash on the M4 Prince of Wales bridge left motorists in Wales unable to get into England earlier this afternoon. The M48 Severn Bridge was closed earlier this morning due to strong winds, and the M4 bridge was closed shortly after midday in the eastbound direction due to a multi-vehicle crash. Traffic was held at around One was understood to be on its roof, with debris all over the road, but this has all been cleared, although severe delays remain. Whilst the crash happened on the England-bound side of the bridge, the crash is causing delays for motorists heading into Wales due to the closure of the M48 bridge and drivers "looking at the accident as they pass by". Those heading into England from Wales may be forced to drive over the River Wye, through Gloucestershire and down the M5 to reach Bristol and the surrounding area due to traffic reaching as far back as The Coldra. All lanes have reopened following on from the crash, but "severe delays" are still holding motorists up as far back as The Coldra.

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Top Stories. News all Most Read Most Recent Health Professor Tim Spector says 'demonised' drink can stop heart attacks and reduce blood pressure The benefits of coffee are linked to how it reacts with microbes in the stomach and it has many health benefits including bringing down blood sugar. A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 has left one car on its roof while the M48 Severn Bridge is closed due to high winds. UK News. Comments: Our rules We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Crash closes the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge heading into England Those planning on heading into England from Wales via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge may need to rethink their plans as a crash has closed the bridge in this direction. BBC Strictly's Giovanni declares love for 'amazing' co-star after 'confirming new romance'. A spokesperson for the force said "We received a report of a road traffic collision involving one car on the M4 Prince of Wales bridge at around 9am on Tuesday 16 January. Photos show a car ended up on its roof in a four vehicle crash on the Prince of Wales Bridge. The Met Office said power cuts and loss of services could affect homes and businesses because of flooding and high winds. When and where Met Office forecasts six hours of snow in the West Country. We will advise when they have also been removed.

Traffic was heavy on the Prince of Wales bridge for much of Thursday night after it was brought to a standstill following a multi-vehicle accident, including one reportedly overturned car. A witness in the held traffic said they saw seven ambulances.

Traffic and Travel. According to traffic monitoring system Inrix the incident happened just before pm. The Six Nations team of tournament so far and the three Wales players who make it. Four vehicles involved Gwent Police have confirmed that the eastbound collision involved four vehicles. Key Events Vehicle recovery under way Woman dies after multi-vehicle crash. Royal News. A spokesperson for the force said "We received a report of a road traffic collision involving one car on the M4 Prince of Wales bridge at around 9am on Tuesday 16 January. Another shot of the traffic. The Telegraph. Read the rules here. More on our Storm Gerrit blog here. The M48 Severn Bridge is also closed in both directions due to high winds and is not expected to reopen until later in the day. Submit Cancel. Yes delete Cancel.