The M4 near Cardiff has ground to a halt this morning after a two-vehicle collision left emergency services scrambling to the scene.
The crash, which involved two vehicles, has caused significant delays for drivers on one of Wales’s busiest motorways. Emergency services are currently at the scene managing the situation, though the full extent of any injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Drivers heading through the area are facing long queues, with traffic backing up considerably in the aftermath of the collision. Motorists are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys or consider alternative routes where possible.
The M4 corridor through South Wales is a critical artery for commuters travelling in and out of Cardiff, as well as for freight and long-distance traffic moving between Wales and England. Any disruption on this stretch of road tends to have a knock-on effect across surrounding roads as drivers divert away from the delays.
Emergency services including police and ambulance crews are working at the scene. No further details about the condition of those involved have been released at this stage.
Traffic monitoring services are reporting the delays as ongoing, and clearance time is currently unknown. Drivers already on the road are advised to stay patient and follow any instructions from officers at the scene.
Updates are expected as the situation develops.
Nightmare, that stretch is always a mess. Hope everyone involved is alright though, it looked proper bad from the traffic updates. Avoid the M4 tonight if you can, seriously not worth it.