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Fatal crash causes long M4 delays Fatal crash causes long M4 delays
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The M4 westbound near Cardiff will remain closed until Friday evening, after a fatal crash involving a lorry and a transit van.The M4 westbound near Cardiff will remain closed until Friday evening, after a fatal crash involving a lorry and a transit van.
Motorists were facing delays of up to three hours and the M4 westbound between Cardiff West and Pencoed will stay shut until at least 2100 BST. Motorists were facing delays of up to three hours and the M4 westbound between Cardiff West and Pencoed will stay shut until at least 2000 BST.
The lorry rolled down an embankment off the motorway, and a van was left on its side on the carriageway at 1000 BST.The lorry rolled down an embankment off the motorway, and a van was left on its side on the carriageway at 1000 BST.
One person was killed and two people were treated for minor injuries.One person was killed and two people were treated for minor injuries.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said one person was confirmed dead at the scene and the two injured people were taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.The Welsh Ambulance Service said one person was confirmed dead at the scene and the two injured people were taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
The crash happened between Pencoed and MiskinThe crash happened between Pencoed and Miskin
Drivers heading west along the M4 towards Bridgend are being advised to take a diversion.Drivers heading west along the M4 towards Bridgend are being advised to take a diversion.
Delays were reported back as far as Coryton. Delays were reported back as far as Coryton (junction 32).
It is suggested they leave the motorway at junction 33, to take the A4232 Ely link road to Culverhouse Cross, before joining the A48 westbound towards the Cowbridge direction, and on to Bridgend. It is suggested drivers leave the motorway at junction 33, to take the A4232 Ely link road to Culverhouse Cross, before joining the A48 westbound towards the Cowbridge direction, and on to Bridgend.
'Plan your route''Plan your route'
Police said the M4 junctions between 33 and 35 will remain closed throughout Friday afternoon, the rush hour and until at least 20.00 BST, as a crash investigation and recovery operation continues. Police said the M4 junctions between 33 and 35 will remain closed throughout Friday afternoon, the rush hour and until at least 2000 BST, as a crash investigation and recovery operation continues.
Motorists are also being warned that the eastbound carriageways may need to be shut for a short period while the damaged vehicles are removed from the motorway.Motorists are also being warned that the eastbound carriageways may need to be shut for a short period while the damaged vehicles are removed from the motorway.
A police spokesperson added: ""We are asking motorists to plan your route in advance so that you can safely avoid the area and take alternative routes. A police spokesperson added: "We are asking motorists to plan your route in advance so that you can safely avoid the area and take alternative routes."
The incident involved a white Volvo lorry and white Ford transit van, and police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.The incident involved a white Volvo lorry and white Ford transit van, and police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information should contact the South Wales Police roads policing unit on 02920 633 438, or 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information should contact the South Wales Police roads policing unit on 02920 633 438, or 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.