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M-way stretch closed after crash M-way stretch opens after crash
(about 2 hours later)
A stretch of the eastbound carriageway of the M4 has reopened after a crash saw both directions closed in the Newport area. A stretch of the M4 has reopened after a crash saw both directions closed in the Newport area.
The westbound was closed between junction 24 (Coldra) and junction 26 (Malpas Road) and was shut for nearly seven hours.
The eastbound carriageway had been shut at junction 28 (Tredegar House) to junction 24 (Coldra) but was reopened after nearly five hours.The eastbound carriageway had been shut at junction 28 (Tredegar House) to junction 24 (Coldra) but was reopened after nearly five hours.
The westbound remains closed between junction 24 (Coldra) and junction 26 (Malpas Road) remains closed.
The crash at 0440 GMT involved a lorry and a car and police are investigating.The crash at 0440 GMT involved a lorry and a car and police are investigating.
One man has been taken to hospital.One man has been taken to hospital.
The road is expected to be reopened at 1100 GMT.
The stretch of road affected is one of the busiest in south Wales although traffic is believed to be light.The stretch of road affected is one of the busiest in south Wales although traffic is believed to be light.
Diversions are in place via the A48 and 40 mph speed limits have been put on the eastbound carriageway.