A 47-year-old driver has been hospitalised with potentially life-changing injuries following a crash near Cardiff on Wednesday, October 2. The incident occurred on the M4 eastbound between J32 Coryton and J30 Cardiff Gate in the early hours of the morning. South Wales Police responded to a collision involving a Mercedes goods vehicle and a Toyota MR2.
The driver of the Toyota, aged 47, was transported to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for treatment. The eastbound carriageway of the motorway was closed for an extended period to facilitate vehicle recovery and investigations. The closure lasted nearly five hours between J32 Coryton and J30 Cardiff Gate before reopening just after 6.30 am.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area during the closure, which caused slow traffic temporarily. South Wales Police has issued an appeal for information from witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident. Individuals with relevant details are urged to contact the police force, providing reference number 2400327819.
The police can be reached through live chat, online submission, or by calling 101. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. For more news on Cardiff and the latest updates, readers can subscribe to the CardiffOnline newsletter for regular updates and breaking news.