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THE M4 has been closed in both directions following a serious crash.<\/p>\n

The busy motorway has been shut off by emergency services nearMargam, Port Talbot, with long delays building in the area following a crash in the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n

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A spokesman for South Wales Police said the M4 is expected to be closed "for some time" and advised drivers to avoid the area.<\/p>\n

A statement added: "We are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred on the M4 at junction 38 Margam, at approximately 2.15am this morning. <\/p>\n

"The M4 at junction 38 is currently closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.<\/p>\n

An earlier statement added: "The road is closed westbound at J38 Margam, traffic to exit at the off slip and re-join at J38 on slip.<\/p>\n

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"Eastbound the road is close from Junction 40-38. Motorists are advised to avoid the area."<\/p>\n

Traffic Wales tweeted: "Road remains closed in both directions.<\/p>\n

"Westbound J38 Margam – J39 Groes – closed Eastbound J40 Taibach – J38 Margam – closed."<\/p>\n

"Long delays in the area, please find alternative route."<\/p>\n

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