M4 closed ‘for some time’ causing travel chaos as people urged to ‘stay away’

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Emergency services rushed to a crash on the busy motorway, causing significant delays.

09:05, Sat, Feb 3, 2024 | UPDATED: 09:12, Sat, Feb 3, 2024

People are urged to avoid the area if possible as serious travel delays are expected (Image: Wales Traffic)

A huge crash on the M4 has closed the motorway as emergency services rush to the scene.

The crash, which occured in the area from junction 32 Coryton to junction 33 Capel Llanilltern travelling westbound, is set to cause travel chaos as drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.

Lane two and three are currently closed between junction 32-33 Westbound, South Wales Police confirmed. Lane one remains open.

In a tweet, the force said: “We are at the scene of a collision on the M4. The road is currently closed between junction 32-33 westbound.

“It is expected to remain closed for some time.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Delays are expected in the area.”

In a subsequent update, Traffic Wales announced the road was clear just after 9am.

An update from The Welsh Government’s traffic information service read: “J32 Coryton to J33 Capel Llanilltern travelling Westbound – now clear.

“All lanes have now reopened.”

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