Chaos on the M4 as Pileup Causes Total Standstill and Scatters Wreckage Across Highway

Massive Traffic Jam on M4 After Multi-Vehicle Crash 🚗💥🚙
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Attention, drivers! Wednesday evening turned into a sizzler with a dramatic multi-vehicle crash on the M4 near Cardiff, grinding traffic to a complete stop. 🚧
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⏱️ Drivers faced intense delays, with some stuck for nearly two hours. South Wales Police and Traffic Wales were quick to the scene, working hard to clear up the chaos. Debris was scattered everywhere, adding to the spectacle.

📍 It all kicked off around 5:30 pm when the M4 eastbound was shut down between J33 and J32. This affected anyone travelling from Cardiff towards Newport, where delays stretched to a monumental 90 minutes according to AA traffic systems.

🔍 By 6 pm, reports confirmed severe delays and one lane closure as teams tackled the debris between J33 (Cardiff West & Services) and J32 (Coryton Interchange). Meanwhile, congestion spilled over to J34 (Miskin), and curious onlookers slowed down the westbound side too.

🚦 The impact wasn’t just on the M4! The A4232 experienced significant queues, adding more woes to an already chaotic evening.

✨ Relief came by 7 pm, as all lanes reopened and traffic slowly started to flow back to normal.

Stay safe out there on the roads! 🚗💨 Keep up with us for more updates on traffic, travel tips, and local happenings.