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M-way stretch opens after crash M-way stretch opens after crash
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A stretch 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 between a lorry and car saw it closed both ways 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 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 crash at 0440 GMT involved a lorry and a car and police are investigating. The crash at 0440 GMT. It is believed one person died.
One man has been taken to hospital. One man was been taken to hospital.
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.