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.

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,

BRITAIN is set to be battered by 70mph winds and half a month’s worth of rainfall in just 24 hours. A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of the country – with torrential

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

The analysis raises concerns that hundreds of sites are located in flood-risk zones and areas prone to erosion, heightening the threat of toxic leaks into rivers, soil and wildlife.

Upon purchasing the historic Kitesbridge Farm for a reported £12 million, DeGeneres was told the 'tired' and 'basic' property needed a full 18 months of work to meet her exacting standards. However, patience was apparently not part of the plan.