Multi-vehicle Severn Bridge crash left traffic at standstill

A "multi-vehicle crash" closed the M48 Severn Bridge westbound, with the traffic being held eastbound as emergency services are being called to the scene. The bridge was closed for several hours.

A spokesperson for Traffic Wales said: " Warning - Collision on M48 Severn Bridge eastbound. Traffic is currently on stop as emergency services are at the scene."

It has now fully reopened

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