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One killed after lorry collision One killed after lorry collision
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One person has been killed and an elderly man has been badly injured after a lorry crashed through the central reservation of a main road. A man has been killed and a woman has been injured after a lorry crashed through the central reservation of a main road.
The lorry crashed on the A48 Eastern Avenue near St Mellons, Cardiff, and collided with a car with two people inside at around 1000 BST. The lorry crashed on the A48 Eastern Avenue near St Mellons, Cardiff, and collided with a Nissan car with two people inside at around 1000 BST.
South Wales Police said a "number of people" had been taken to hospital.South Wales Police said a "number of people" had been taken to hospital.
The A48 remains closed in both directions and there are long tailbacks on the M4 westbound.The A48 remains closed in both directions and there are long tailbacks on the M4 westbound.
Westbound traffic is being prevented from leaving the M4 to join the A48 at Junction 29.Westbound traffic is being prevented from leaving the M4 to join the A48 at Junction 29.
The A48 (M) has been closed at the Junction 29 turn off and traffic is being diverted via Junction 30 Cardiff Gate.The A48 (M) has been closed at the Junction 29 turn off and traffic is being diverted via Junction 30 Cardiff Gate.
The eastbound A48 is expected to be closed from Pontprennau until mid afternoon.The eastbound A48 is expected to be closed from Pontprennau until mid afternoon.
Emergency services are still attending the scene and police have said a number of people had been taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Police said woman in the car had been taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but her injuries were not life threatening.
Police would not confirm numbers or the extent of injuries. The lorry driver was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
It is understood the lorry driver suffered minor injuries. Officers are trying to trace and inform the dead man's next of kin.
The fire service said a woman was also treated for shock.
Police are urging road users to delay journeys or consider these closures when planning ahead.Police are urging road users to delay journeys or consider these closures when planning ahead.
The fire service said a woman was also treated for shock.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is urged to contact the roads policing unit on 01656 655555.Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is urged to contact the roads policing unit on 01656 655555.