Emergency services are at the scene
A major route near Cardiff city centre is partly shut following a crash. The incident is ongoing and affects the A48 Western Avenue.
The road is closed from Ely roundabout towards Fairwater. The carriageway heading towards Ely roundabout is down to one lane. Traffic is building.
Officers from South Wales Police are at the scene diverting traffic.
A spokesman for the force shared: “We’re at the scene of a collision on Western Avenue in Cardiff.
“The road is currently closed travelling from Ely roundabout towards Fairwater and carriageway heading towards Ely roundabout is down to one lane which is causing a build up of traffic.
“Officers are at scene diverting traffic. Please avoid the area and if possible use alternative routes. Thank you for your patience.”
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The Google map below shows the location of the incident and the road closure.
Traffic is building and is highlighted in red.
A spokesman for South Wales Police shared:
We’re at the scene of a collision on Western Avenue in CardiffThe road is currently closed travelling from Ely roundabout towards Fairwater and carriageway heading towards Ely roundabout is down to one lane which is causing a build up of traffic.Officers are at scene diverting traffic. Please avoid the area and if possible use alternative routes. Thank you for your patience.
