Traffic reporting service Inrix shows the motorway has been shut between junction one and the A56. The collision is reported to have taken place on the southbound carriageway, but the northbound side was also closed for a short time.

Heavy rain is expected to bring flooding and disruption across large parts of the UK on Monday. An amber Met Office severe weather warning for rain is in force across south Wales, while multiple yellow warnings are in force for many western areas of the UK.

A “DANGER to life” amber weather warning has been issued for the UK – with flooding and heavy rain set to batter the country. Brave Brits have been spotted battling the elements

The UK is expected to receive almost a month's worth of rainfall in single day today, prompting several flood warnings.South Wales is likely to be the worst affected, with an amber weather warning in place until 9 pm,

A total of 10 Met Office weather warnings are coming into force today as Storm Bram makes landfall in the UK. Britain is set to be battered by winds reaching up to 90mph - with an area stretching from Land's End to John O'Groats all issued various levels of alert.

THE government has been accused of abandoning British citizens left stranded by severe flooding in Sri Lanka. Melanie Watters, 54, and Janine Reid, 55, were on holiday in the South Asian country