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M4 closed eastbound after second Severn crossing crash Biker dies and M4 eastbound closed on second Severn Crossing
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The M4 motorway has been closed eastbound because of a multi-vehicle crash on the second Severn Crossing. A motorcyclist has died in a crash on the second Severn Crossing, which has closed the M4 eastbound.
Two lanes are also shut westbound and there is a major traffic jam due to the incident, which happened at 17:50 BST, Traffic Wales said. The man was declared dead at the scene following the alert at around 17:50 BST on Friday. His was the only vehicle involved, said Gwent Police.
Traffic is reported to be tailing back 10 miles to the outskirts of Newport. The eastbound crossing is closed at junction 23 for the M48 and the two westbound lanes of the bridge were closed by 18:15 BST.
The Wales Ambulance Service say they are dealing with an injured motorcyclist on the bridge, between south Wales and Avon. Traffic was reported to be tailing back to the Coldra roundabout.
The crash happened on the second Severn crossing between junction 22 for the M49 and junction 23 for the M48. Two westbound lanes were shut so that emergency services could reach the scene. There was stop-start traffic reported for 20 miles.
The eastbound carriageway and the two westbound lanes of the bridge were closed by 18:15 BST. The eastbound carriageways remains closed for accident investigation work.
The westbound lanes were shut so that emergency services could reach the scene. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were at the scene.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews are at the scene. In a statement, Gwent Police said: "Emergency services remain at the scene while an investigation is carried out."
The alternative M48 route on the old Severn bridge is restricted to one lane due to high winds.The alternative M48 route on the old Severn bridge is restricted to one lane due to high winds.
Meanwhile, there were further problems on the M4 westbound after a five vehicle crash at 18:15 BST blocked one lane between junction 18 for Bath and the M32 at Bristol. Meanwhile, there were further problems on the M4 westbound after a five vehicle crash at 18:15 BST blocked one lane between junction 18 for Bath and the M32 at Bristol. That incident has cleared.