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At least ten vehicles have been involved in a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 in south Wales, closing the road in both directions. At least ten vehicles were involved in a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 in south Wales which closed the road in both directions for a time.
Firefighters from three engine crews have been cutting people out of their vehicles, and drivers are being diverted onto nearby roads. One person was airlifted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and at least seven were sent to the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend.
Ten people have been treated at the scene of the crash between junction 36 at Bridgend and junction 35 at Pencoed. The crash happened between junction 36 at Bridgend and junction 35 at Pencoed just after 1300 BST.
The collisions happened just after 1300 BST. An ambulance spokesperson said none of the seven were seriously injured.
Traffic Wales reported traffic was at a standstill and drivers are being warned to approach the area with care. Traffic Wales reported traffic was at a standstill for a while and drivers were warned to approach the area with care.
An air ambulance has been called to the scene. The motorway was closed between junction 34 at Miskin and junction 36 and police were directing drivers through the A473 at Waterton onto the A48 at Pyle.
The motorway has been closed between junction 34 at Miskin and junction 36 and police are directing drivers through the A473 at Waterton onto the A48 at Pyle. Traffic Wales said by 1530 BST traffic was flowing smoothly on the motorway.
Two outside lanes have also been closed between junctions 34 and 35, and between junctions 37 and 38.