Car catches fire on M4 causing delays

A car fire led to queuing traffic on the M4. The fire was reported at the westbound carriageway near the Junction 36 turn-off for Bridgend and Sarn. Emergency services attended and one lane was closed, causing traffic to build up in the area.

Traffic Wales reported that emergency services are in attendance. They shared a picture of the vehicle up in flames with smoke on the motorway.

South Wales Fire and Rescue have told WalesOnline that the incident has now been resolved with the fire having been put out. Traffic Wales South have also confirmed to WalesOnline that the incident has now been cleared and, that Lane 1, which was previously closed due to the fire has now been reopened.

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