Person dies after crash with lorry on M4

Sky News

19 March 2024 at 10:13 am·1-min read

A person has died after a crash involving a lorry on the M4.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the collision happened at about 11.20pm on Monday.

The force said a car collided with a stationary lorry on the eastbound stretch of the motorway at junction 48 for Hendy.

Both vehicles caught fire as a result of the crash, the force added.

The driver of the car died at the scene.

Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The M4 was closed between junctions 48 for Hendy and 49 for Pont Abraham for several hours.

The road was reopened in both directions at around 2.45pm on Tuesday.

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