Major delays are occurring on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, with all traffic blocked due to “numerous incidents”. Traffic has already increased in the area due to the early closure of the M48 northbound bridge due to high winds, while a diversion took drivers to the M4 bridge. This means that both Severn Bridges are currently closed or blocked.
All traffic is currently stopped on the M4 bridge. Traffic cameras show serious congestion in eastbound Wales on the approach to the bridge, with the westbound carriageway empty and traffic at the other end closed. A witness said the BMW crashed into the center reservation and “hit several cars in the process.” They said, “The traffic is terrible.”
According to the Inrix traffic monitoring system, the incident occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. Its notice said: “All traffic has been temporarily stopped and there have been significant delays due to an accident on the westbound M4 Prince of Wales Bridge between J22 M49 and J23 M48. Delays are not improved by the closure of the M48 northbound bridge as traffic is diverted onto the M4. Prince of Wales Bridge.
Witnesses stuck in traffic said nearly a dozen ambulances rushed to the bridge and police were on the scene. Emergency services were contacted to report this incident.
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Four cars were involved
What’s the traffic like?
Traffic cameras show a long traffic jam in the region
Four cars were involved
Gwent Police confirmed four cars were involved in the eastbound collision.
A police spokesperson said: “We received reports of a road traffic accident on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, between junctions 22 and 23, at around 12.10pm on Wednesday 27 December.
“Officers attended along with staff from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh Traffic Officers to assist with traffic management and the collision involved four vehicles.
“The third lane of the eastbound carriageway is currently closed due to damage to the center guardrail.”
Heavy traffic jams near the M4 bridge
After the above incidents, there was a huge traffic jam around the M4 bridge. As lanes reopen, eastbound traffic returns to Newport. Heading west, there is also a lot of activity on the approach to Bristol Bridge.
Latest closing information
The westbound crash on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge is causing major delays and the closure of two lanes, according to traffic monitoring system INRIX. Congestion at junction J21 (exit M48) and a few kilometers on the M49 approaching the M4 junction for westbound traffic. Traffic is also very congested until J24 (Holster) for movement in an easterly direction.
Cameras show the first lane (of three) is open again after the road was closed for around 40 minutes. The east side is now fully open but significant delays remain, unaffected by the closure of the M48 north bridge.
Large presence of emergency services.
Multiple emergency vehicles are working on the bridge to resolve the incident.
Witness says car crashed into reservation center
A witness who was stuck in a traffic jam on the bridge said that in one of the incidents a car crashed into the median. They said: “Bmw crashed into the central reservation and several vehicles were also involved, the old bridge closed due to the weather, the traffic is terrible.”
They added that a broad operational service operated on site.
Several collisions have occurred on the M4 bridge.
According to Traffic Wales, there were “several” collisions on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge this afternoon.
They later reported that the second and third lanes were closed in both directions.
Source: Wales Online
What’s the traffic like?
Traffic cameras show a long traffic jam in the region
Four cars were involved
Gwent Police confirmed four cars were involved in the eastbound collision.
A police spokesperson said: “We received reports of a road traffic accident on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, between junctions 22 and 23, at around 12.10pm on Wednesday 27 December.
“Officers attended along with staff from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh Traffic Officers to assist with traffic management and the collision involved four vehicles.
“The third lane of the eastbound carriageway is currently closed due to damage to the center guardrail.”
Heavy traffic jams near the M4 bridge
After the above incidents, there was a huge traffic jam around the M4 bridge. As lanes reopen, eastbound traffic returns to Newport. Heading west, there is also a lot of activity on the approach to Bristol Bridge.
Latest closing information
The westbound crash on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge is causing major delays and the closure of two lanes, according to traffic monitoring system INRIX. Congestion at junction J21 (exit M48) and a few kilometers on the M49 approaching the M4 junction for westbound traffic. Traffic is also very congested until J24 (Holster) for movement in an easterly direction.
Cameras show the first lane (of three) is open again after the road was closed for around 40 minutes. The east side is now fully open but significant delays remain, unaffected by the closure of the M48 north bridge.
Large presence of emergency services.
Multiple emergency vehicles are working on the bridge to resolve the incident.
Witness says car crashed into reservation center
A witness who was stuck in a traffic jam on the bridge said that in one of the incidents a car crashed into the median. They said: “Bmw crashed into the central reservation and several vehicles were also involved, the old bridge closed due to the weather, the traffic is terrible.”
They added that a broad operational service operated on site.
Several collisions have occurred on the M4 bridge.
According to Traffic Wales, there were “several” collisions on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge this afternoon.
They later reported that the second and third lanes were closed in both directions.
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