There are unconfirmed reports that five people have died after a collision between two cars on the M4 motorway.
There are unconfirmed reports that five people have died after a collision between two cars on the M4 motorway.
Press Association has said that three men from one car were pronounced dead at the scene along with a couple in a second car.
Press Association has said that three men from one car were pronounced dead at the scene along with a couple in a second car.
The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 25A and 25 in the Newport area.
The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 25A and 25 in the Newport area.
A Welsh Ambulance spokesman said an 18-year-old man has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.
A Welsh Ambulance spokesman said an 18-year-old man has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.
The M4 is closed between J24 (Coldra) and J28 (Tredegar Park) eastbound and J24 and J26 (Malpas Road) westbound.
The M4 is closed between J24 (Coldra) and J28 (Tredegar Park) eastbound and J24 and J26 (Malpas Road) westbound.
Gwent Police has said the motorway will be closed for the foreseeable future, and they are urging motorists to avoid the area.
Gwent Police has said the motorway will be closed for the foreseeable future, and they are urging motorists to avoid the area.
The accident happened at around 0330 BST on Monday by the motorway's Caerleon turn off, before the Brynglas tunnels.
The accident happened at around 0330 BST on Monday by the motorway's Caerleon turn off, before the Brynglas tunnels.
Diversions have been put in place for drivers eastbound to leave the motorway at J24 and travel west on the A48 Southern Distributor road towards Newport.
Diversions have been put in place for drivers eastbound to leave the motorway at J24 and travel west on the A48 Southern Distributor road towards Newport.
Every effort is being made to open up the carriageways of the M4 as soon as possible Gwent Police
Every effort is being made to open up the carriageways of the M4 as soon as possible Gwent Police
There are currently tailbacks of up to five miles back to J23A (Magor Services).
There are currently tailbacks of up to five miles back to J23A (Magor Services).
A police spokesman said: "The closure is expected to last throughout the morning rush hour.
A police spokesman said: "The closure is expected to last throughout the morning rush hour.
"Accordingly, Gwent Police has advised motorists this morning to avoid the motorway and seek alternate routes at the earliest opportunity, to complete their journeys.
"Accordingly, Gwent Police has advised motorists this morning to avoid the motorway and seek alternate routes at the earliest opportunity, to complete their journeys.
"Every effort is being made to open up the carriageways of the M4 as soon as possible."
"Every effort is being made to open up the carriageways of the M4 as soon as possible."
Alternative routes
Alternative routes
Westbound traffic is being diverted off onto the distributor road at J28 and there are seven miles of tailbacks reported back to J30 (Cardiff Gate).
Westbound traffic is being diverted off onto the distributor road at J28 and there are seven miles of tailbacks reported back to J30 (Cardiff Gate).
There are long queues also on the A48M in St Mellons and queues go back to the Pontprennau area in Cardiff.
There are long queues also on the A48M in St Mellons and queues go back to the Pontprennau area in Cardiff.
The A48 from St Mellons to Tredegar Park is also heavily congested.
The A48 from St Mellons to Tredegar Park is also heavily congested.
Traffic is reported heavy on the A470 southbound into Cardiff from Upper Boat but so far the A449 down to the Coldra has not become congested.
Traffic is reported heavy on the A470 southbound into Cardiff from Upper Boat but so far the A449 down to the Coldra has not become congested.
But the A470 northbound is also congested ad driver try to find alternative routes head up the A465 Head of the Valleys.
But the A470 northbound is also congested ad driver try to find alternative routes head up the A465 Head of the Valleys.
Traffic on the A465 is also reported as being congested.
Traffic on the A465 is also reported as being congested.
Last month the M4 was closed around Newport for many hours after a lorry driver died in an accident at Tredegar Park.
Last month the M4 was closed around Newport for many hours after a lorry driver died in an accident at Tredegar Park.
At their worst, tailbacks for drivers after that crash reached 10-miles.
At their worst, tailbacks for drivers after that crash reached 10-miles.Are you caught up in the accident? Please send us your comments using the form below.
