Queues are rising on the M4 close to the Severn Bridge as a critical crash has pressured the highway to shut. The incident occurred within the early hours of this morning (December 4).
Nationwide Highways site visitors cameras present drivers halted on the stretch after a collision between a lorry and a automotive between junction 22 (M49) and junction 21 (M48). Emergency crews are on the scene.
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed its officers are coping with a “critical damage collision”, with holidaymakers trying to succeed in Bristol Airport warned of chaos on the roads.
A Highways England spokesperson stated: “The #M4 is CLOSED eastbound between J22 M49 and J21 M48 attributable to a multi car collision. Emergency providers are on scene. Extra information to comply with.” Delays are reportedly as much as an hour, with a chance that this time scale could develop.
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