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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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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." | 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 lorry driver suffered slight injuries | |
| Police said woman in the car had been taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but her injuries were not life threatening. | 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 | The lorry driver was also taken to hospital with slight injuries |
| Officers are trying to trace the dead man's next of kin. | Officers are trying to trace the dead man's next of kin. |
| The fire service said a woman was also treated for shock. | 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. | 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. | Witnesses are urged to contact the roads policing unit on 01656 655555. |