Man in hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after crash with lorry and van

A man is in hospital with life-changing injuries following a crash that closed a busy Cardiff road for several hours. Police were called to a crash on the A48 Eastern Avenue in Cardiff at 5am this morning. The collision involved two cars, a van and a lorry.

One man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales with injuries that have been described as life-changing. A statement from South Wales Police said that an arrest was also made in connection with the incident. A 30-year-old man from Fairwater has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and causing serious injuries by driving without due car and attention.



The road reopened at around 10.30am. Join the WalesOnline WhatsApp community WalesOnline has launched a new breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community.

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