Major motorway CLOSED in both directions after horror crash sparking delays for thousands of drivers
A MAJOR motorway was closed in both directions tonight sparking delays for thousands of drivers.
The M4 on the Prince of Wales Bridge was closed to traffic this evening after a serious road traffic accident just before 6.20pm.
Disruption affected traffic in both directions from junction 22 on the M49 to junction 23 on the M48.
The road was closed in both directions with commuters heading home severely affected.
Images from live cameras showed traffic brought to a complete standstill for frustrated motorists.
Multiple emergency services are at the scene, including police from both sides of the border and ambulances.
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Drivers have been urged to follow a diversion via the M48 Severn Bridge.
However, Gwent Police have since confirmed that officers have now reopened Junction 22 - 23 in both directions on the Prince of Wales Bridge.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police previously said: "Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on the M4 between Junction 22 and Junction 23 on the Prince of Wales bridge.
"The road is closed in both directions."
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It follows a multiple-vehicle collision which took place near junction 23 of the M4 at around 3.55pm, involving two cars and two vans, which saw police and the ambulance service attend.
A post on the National Highways website earlier this evening read: "The M4 in South Gloucestershire/Monmouthshire is closed between J21 and J23 (Prince of Wales Bridge) due to a serious incident.
"Avon & Somerset Police and Gwent Police are on scene.
"Great Western Air Ambulance are also attending."
National Highways added: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
"Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed.
"Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000."
