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Flooding on M4 sparks nine-mile rush-hour tailback Heavy rain and strong winds spark chaos across south Wales
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Flooding has caused a nine-mile (14km) tailback on one of south Wales' busiest routes. Flooding and strong winds have caused serious disruption across south Wales.
Heavy rain and blustery winds between junction 26 (Malpas) and junction 25A (Newport) of the M4 sparked long delays on Monday morning. Heavy rain triggered a nine-mile (14km) tailback between junction 26 (Malpas) and junction 25A (Newport) of the M4 on Monday morning.
Commuters were stop-start along that stretch of the motorway and up to junction 30 (Cardiff Gate). It caused long delays for commuters, who queued up to junction 30 (Cardiff Gate) of the motorway.
Traffic Wales has said the problem has been dealt with but delays will continue until the end of rush hour. Meanwhile, a tree has fallen on a number of cars in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, but South Wales Police said no-one was hurt.
The tree fell at about 07:00 BST on Monday at Heol y Felin and blocked the road.