Live updates as crash closes M4 eastbound

A section of the M4 eastbound has been closed completely in one direction after a crash. There are long delays in the area as both lanes of the motorway between J48 A4138 Pontardulais Road (Hendy / Llanelli) to J47 A48 (Penllergaer / Swansea West Services) have been shut.

Traffic Wales has said that there is a diversion in place and there is a lot of congestion in the area. According to traffic monitoring system INRIX the crash happened at around 1.20pm. One lane was initially closed with a second closed shortly after. There are only two lanes on this stretch of the motorway.

Emergency services have been contacted.