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Live: M48 Severn Bridge shut after crash, severe delays expected

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Welcome to our live coverage. We’re receiving reports of traffic hold-ups on the M48 Severn Bridge after a crash.

All carriageways are presently closed as first responders handle the situation, creating wait times for motorists in the region.

Keep checking back for further developments.

Emergency personnel at the M48 Severn Bridge (Photo: Submitted)

Travel times of seven minutes and climbing are being recorded on M48 Westbound from J1 A403 (Aust) to J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow).

Typical velocity stands at 15 mph.

The #SevernBridge is shut westbound between J1 and J2 after a collision. Emergency crews present. Wait times of 30 minutes building on the approach. If you can, please consider using the #PrinceofWalesBridge We’ll provide more information shortly. pic.twitter.com/mZhRROYLi4

Congestion on the M4 following a crash on the M48 Severn Bridge (Photo: Submitted)

Significant wait times of 16 minutes growing on the M48 Westbound between M4 J21 and J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow).

Typical speed is ten mph.

Backlogs after a crash on the M48 Severn Bridge (Photo: Submitted)

Backlogs after a crash on the M48 Severn Bridge. (Photo: Submitted)

Significant wait times of ten minutes and improving on the M48 Westbound between M4 J21 and J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow).

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