People Injured after crash shuts M4 for hours

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It caused significant disruption in the Vale of Glamorgan on Monday night

13:37, 07 Apr 2026Updated 13:39, 07 Apr 2026

A general view of M4 junction 35 to 35 eastbound where th accident took place(Image: Traffic Wales)

Police attended a serious collision on the M4 on Monday night that closed the motorway for a time. Here's all we know about the incident.

South Wales Police was called at 7pm on Monday, April 6, to collision between a car and a van.
It took place between junctions 35 to 34 eastbound on the M4.
The eastbound and westbound carriageways were closed for a time.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area as the incident played out.
Minor injuries were reported and the road was re-opened fully shortly after 9:30pm.

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