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| Eight hurt in multiple M4 pile-up | Eight hurt in multiple M4 pile-up |
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| At least ten vehicles were involved in a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 in south Wales which closed the road in both directions for a time. | At least ten vehicles were involved in a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 in south Wales which closed the road in both directions for a time. |
| One person was airlifted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and at least seven were sent to the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. | One person was airlifted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and at least seven were sent to the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. |
| The crash happened between junction 36 at Bridgend and junction 35 at Pencoed just after 1300 BST on Saturday. | |
| An ambulance spokesperson said none of the seven were seriously injured. | An ambulance spokesperson said none of the seven were seriously injured. |
| Traffic Wales reported traffic was at a standstill for a while and drivers were warned to approach the area with care. | Traffic Wales reported traffic was at a standstill for a while and drivers were warned to approach the area with care. |
| The motorway was closed between junction 34 at Miskin and junction 36 and police were directing drivers through the A473 at Waterton onto the A48 at Pyle. | The motorway was closed between junction 34 at Miskin and junction 36 and police were directing drivers through the A473 at Waterton onto the A48 at Pyle. |
| Traffic Wales said by 1530 BST traffic was flowing smoothly on the motorway. | Traffic Wales said by 1530 BST traffic was flowing smoothly on the motorway. |