A crash on the M4 westbound is causing long delays near Swansea on Monday morning. A collision involving three vehicles on the M4 westbound at Swansea is causing long delays for motorists. The incident occurred between junction 45 at Ynysforgan and junction 46 at Llangyfelach, with the westbound carriageway partially blocked. Congestion is stretching back to junction 43, resulting in delays of up to 30 minutes. Emergency services, including officers from South Wales Police, are at the scene near junction 45 at Ynysforgan.
Traffic Wales has reported that the incident has now been cleared, but heavy traffic remains in the area. Pictures from Traffic Wales show congestion on the westbound carriageway between junction 45 and 46, reaching back to junction 43. Drivers are advised to expect long delays, with some congestion also present on the eastbound side. If possible, drivers are urged to avoid the area to minimize delays and disruptions to their journeys.
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As further details emerge on the M4 crash and developments in various news stories, stay tuned for live updates and additional information on these ongoing events.