An 83-year-old man died in a crash on the M4 near Port Talbot, causing major traffic delays. Police seek witnesses.
Sadly, an 83-year-old man died because of it. The crash happened near Port Talbot, causing traffic to back up significantly.
The police were called to the scene of a Ford Fiesta crash that occurred westbound between junctions 37 and 38 around 11:31 in the morning.
The police are grateful for the help already given at the scene. Now, they are asking witnesses to step forward and share any information they might have, including dash-cam footage.
PC Ross McGrath is particularly interested in hearing from anyone who witnessed the crash. He’s also keen to learn about how people were driving in the moments leading up to the incident.
If you saw the wreck or have any relevant video footage, please contact the police and reference number 2500052302. You can call 101, or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.
There was another crash that day. Two cars collided at junction 35, closing the eastbound side of the motorway. They diverted drivers to the exit and entry ramps, warning of potential traffic delays.