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One killed after lorry collision | One killed after lorry collision |
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A man has been killed and a woman has been injured after a lorry crashed through the central reservation of a main road into their car. | |
The bakery lorry crashed on the A48 (M) near St Mellons, Cardiff, and collided with a Nissan car travelling in the opposite direction at 1000 BST. | |
South Wales Police said the lorry driver suffered slight injuries. | |
The dual carriageway remains closed in both directions and there are also long tailbacks on the M4 westbound. | |
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "It is believed the lorry which was heading eastbound, collided with and travelled through the central reservation before it collided with the Nissan which was travelling in the opposite direction." | |
The crash quickly caused tailbacks on the A48M in Cardiff | |
Police said woman in the car had been taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but her injuries were not life threatening. | |
The lorry driver was also taken to hospital with slight injuries | |
Officers are trying to trace the dead man's next of kin. | |
The fire service said a woman was also treated for shock. | |
Police are urging road users to delay journeys or consider these closures when planning ahead. | |
Westbound traffic is being prevented from leaving the M4 to join the A48 at Junction 29. | Westbound traffic is being prevented from leaving the M4 to join the A48 at Junction 29. |
The A48 (M) has been closed at the Junction 29 turn off and traffic is being diverted via Junction 30 Cardiff Gate. | The A48 (M) has been closed at the Junction 29 turn off and traffic is being diverted via Junction 30 Cardiff Gate. |
The eastbound A48 is expected to be closed from Pontprennau until mid afternoon. | The eastbound A48 is expected to be closed from Pontprennau until mid afternoon. |
Witnesses are urged to contact the roads policing unit on 01656 655555. | |