M4 car fire brings motorway to a standstill

A vehicle fire on the M4 completely stopped all westbound traffic on the M4 in Swansea between Junction 46 to Junction 47, Swansea West Services this afternoon - Thursday, July 17.

Traffic monitoring system Inrix said: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to car fire on M4 Westbound from J46 A48 (Llangyfelach) to J47 A483 (Penllergaer / Swansea West Services).

"Congestion to the opposite side due to the onlookers."

A spokesperson for Traffic Wales said: "Vehicle fire - M4 westbound J46 Llangyfelach - J47 Penllergaer

"Both lanes are blocked at this time."

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