M4 motorway
M4 Severn bridge to remain closed westbound overnight after lorry crash
Motorists are being warned to expect traffic delays after the accident caused the Prince of Wales Bridge closure
Ruth OvensSenior reporter
Police and Highways England are warning motorists that the bridge is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day as engineers are assessing the damage.
Gwent Police said that the lorry driver airlifted to hospital has got "serious injuries"and has been taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Highways England have said the following: "The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge which connects England and Wales remains closed in both directions between junctions 21 and 23, following an earlier collision.
The motorway is still closed at the time of writing - get the latest updates in our M4 Severn Bridge crash blog.
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"Early expectation is that the carriageway will remain closed until at least 6.00am tomorrow morning (September 5).
"Road users are being diverted via the nearby M48 (Severn Crossing)."
However the eastbound carriageway was expected to open at 4pm, with a lane three closure in place.
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Emergency service statements
Martyn Smith Chief Inspector of operational support for Gwent Police, said: "Currently, the bridge is closed east and westbound while engineers assess the damage to the barriers and carry out emergency repair works.
"We anticipate the bridge will be closed by the Highways Agency for the remainder of the day.
Read the full statements from the emergency services.
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"Highways England has confirmed that the westbound carriageway is expected to remain closed between Junction 21 and Junction 23 until at least 6am tomorrow morning. We are advising motorists to make alternative routes today.
"Officers are now investigating the circumstances of the collision and asking anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Gwent Police on 101 or Direct Message us on Facebook or Twitter, quoting log 129 04/09/19."
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