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Published: 12:03 am December 31, 2023
Updated: 11:37 am October 8, 2025
Lifeboat Launched After Intoxicated Male Believed to Have Jumped from Prince of Wales Bridge

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On Saturday, December 30, a lifeboat was launched off the coast of Beachley, Wales, in response to reports of an intoxicated male believed to have jumped from the Prince of Wales Bridge. This incident occurred while the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge was temporarily closed due to a separate police incident.

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The closure of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, which took place on the same day, led to significant traffic disruptions in both directions. Traffic Wales, responsible for monitoring road conditions and incidents, categorized the situation as “severe.” The closure prompted motorists to seek alternative routes, with many opting to use the nearby M48 Severn Bridge.

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