Live updates as crash closes multiple lanes of M4 near Bridgend
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Traffic Wales South said that lanes two and three were closed and traffic officers were in attendance.
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Live updates as crash closes multiple lanes of M4 near Bridgend
A crash has closed multiple lanes of the M4 near Bridgend this morning. Two lanes of the M4 eastbound between J37 Pyle and J36 Sarn are closed due to the collision. There is slow traffic in the area. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Traffic Wales South said that lanes two and three were closed and traffic officers were in attendance.
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