The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed this evening on April 19 following a crash that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The crossing is currently blocked while essential repair work takes place after the incident in the early hours of Sunday.

The M48 Severn Bridge is closed eastbound for essential repair work after a collision last night. More details will follow.

Traffic Wales South announced that the Severn Bridge is closed eastbound for essential repair work after a collision last night, with more details to follow.

Emergency services attended the scene of the accident between junction 2 at Chepstow and junction 1 at Bristol.

A diversion remained in place for several hours.

A spokesperson from Severn Bridges confirmed that all lanes on the M48 were fully accessible again this morning.

Traffic Wales stated that the Severn Bridge is closed eastbound for essential repair work following a collision last night, with more details to follow.