A crash on the M48 Severn Bridge Eastbound has led to all traffic being held, causing significant disruption. Traffic monitoring system Inrix reports that the incident, which occurred from J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) to J1 A403 (Aust), was first reported at 7.46 am on Monday morning. Diversions are in place, but there are queues of over 30 minutes in the area, according to Traffic Wales. Follow the live updates below for more information.
Meanwhile, in other news, a missing mum’s body was found dumped under rubbish in a garden, causing shock and horror. Lynne Leyson, Wales’ most wanted woman, has been caught by police and is starting a nine-year prison sentence. A couple’s house in Rhyl caught fire while they were out getting a McDonald’s, leaving them homeless but grateful that their children escaped unharmed.
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As the day unfolds, more updates are expected to come regarding various news stories. Stay tuned for the latest developments.