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Ten hurt in multiple M4 pile-up | Ten hurt in multiple M4 pile-up |
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At least ten vehicles have been involved in a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 in south Wales, closing the road in both directions. | At least ten vehicles have been involved in a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 in south Wales, closing the road in both directions. |
Firefighters from three engine crews have been cutting people out of their vehicles, and drivers are being diverted onto nearby roads. | Firefighters from three engine crews have been cutting people out of their vehicles, and drivers are being diverted onto nearby roads. |
Ten people have been treated at the scene of the crash between junction 36 at Bridgend and junction 35 at Pencoed. | Ten people have been treated at the scene of the crash between junction 36 at Bridgend and junction 35 at Pencoed. |
The collisions happened just after 1300 BST. | The collisions happened just after 1300 BST. |
Traffic Wales reported traffic was at a standstill and drivers are being warned to approach the area with care. | |
An air ambulance has been called to the scene. | An air ambulance has been called to the scene. |
The motorway has been closed between junction 34 at Miskin and junction 36 and police are directing drivers through the A473 at Waterton onto the A48 at Pyle. | The motorway has been closed between junction 34 at Miskin and junction 36 and police are directing drivers through the A473 at Waterton onto the A48 at Pyle. |
Two outside lanes have also been closed between junctions 34 and 35, and between junctions 37 and 38. | Two outside lanes have also been closed between junctions 34 and 35, and between junctions 37 and 38. |