Overview
- The southbound carriageway remains closed for repairs after a collision and vehicle fire caused a fuel spillage, and all vehicles have been recovered.
- Northbound traffic has been released, with earlier controlled escorts used to clear motorists trapped on the southbound side.
- Police said they were called at 5:27am and currently report no injuries as a major multi-agency response continues.
- Diversion routes are in place via the M69, A5 and A4303, and drivers are being told to allow extra time or re-route.
- Delays reached about 70 minutes at peak, and police are appealing for witnesses quoting incident 61 of 3 November.