Live M4 updates as accident causes long delays

An accident is causing long delays on the M4 near Swansea on Friday morning.

One lane was closed and traffic is queueing on the eastbound just after junction 44 at Llansamlet. Traffic monitors showed lane two of two was closed and traffic cameras showed emergency services are at the scene.

After a clear-up operation, all lanes reopened around 7.45am, but congestion remained in the area with queues back to junction 45.

Conditions on the motorway in south Wales are poor as rain falls in the region. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter.

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