Live updates as serious crash closes road and police issue warning to drivers

Police have warned people to avoid the area after a serious crash closed a road in Barry in both directions. Part of the A4226 Port Road West is currently closed in both directions due to a serious collision, South Wales Police said.

The force said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that it was at the scene as of around 4pm on Tuesday, October 24, and the road is currently closed in both directions between Weycock Cross roundabout and the roundabout just past the Toby Carvery. It is expected to remain closed for some time.

Traffic monitoring service Inrix reports that there is congestion and traffic cameras show traffic is very slow in the area heading into rush hour..

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