The M53 motorway is closed in both directions near junction three this morning (Friday, June 12) following a police incident. The incident occurred near the Woodchurch Road junction, with traffic monitoring system Inrix reporting the closure at around 3:30 am.
Motorists are facing delays as traffic queues form in the area. This is a live incident, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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