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Biker dies and M4 eastbound closed on second Severn Crossing Biker dies and M4 eastbound closed on second Severn Crossing
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A motorcyclist has died in a crash on the second Severn Crossing, which has closed the M4 eastbound.A motorcyclist has died in a crash on the second Severn Crossing, which has closed the M4 eastbound.
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. The man was declared dead at the scene following the alert at around 17:50 BST on Friday, said Gwent Police.
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 eastbound crossing is closed at junction 23 for the M48 but the two westbound lanes of the bridge have now reopened.
Traffic was reported to be tailing back to the Coldra roundabout. Traffic was reported to be tailing back to the Coldra roundabout. It was being diverted along the old Severn Bridge.
Two westbound lanes were shut so that emergency services could reach the scene. There was stop-start traffic reported for 20 miles. However, the alternative M48 route is restricted to one lane due to high winds.
Two westbound lanes were shut so that emergency services could reach the scene. There was stop-start traffic into south Wales reported for 12 miles.
The eastbound carriageways remains closed for accident investigation work.The eastbound carriageways remains closed for accident investigation work.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were at the scene.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were at the scene.
In a statement, Gwent Police said: "Emergency services remain at the scene while an investigation is carried out." Early reports were of a multi-vehicle crash but in a statement, Gwent Police said one vehicle had been involved.
The alternative M48 route on the old Severn bridge is restricted to one lane due to high winds. "Emergency services remain at the scene while an investigation is carried out," said a spokesman
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.