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Two Crashes Grind M4 Westbound Near Cardiff, Lane 1 Closed With Delays Near 90 Minutes

Fire crews cut a person free in one collision during the morning response.

Overview

  • Westbound traffic remains affected between J28 Tredegar Park and J30 Cardiff Gate with lanes two and three open and lane one blocked.
  • AA and Inrix report severe delays peaking at about 94 minutes with average speeds around 5 mph.
  • South Wales Fire and Rescue Service says crews extricated a trapped person and dealt with a second four-car crash about 200 metres away.
  • Drivers are being diverted via the A48 past the Garden Centre to Pontprennau and then the A4232 Pentwyn Link Road.
  • Eastbound flow is slow due to onlookers, with Met Office amber warnings linked to Storm Claudia increasing risks of difficult driving and disruption.