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M4 near Newport shut for accident investigation | M4 near Newport shut for accident investigation |
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Part of the M4 westbound at Newport has been closed after a serious crash between and a car and lorry late on Wednesday night. | Part of the M4 westbound at Newport has been closed after a serious crash between and a car and lorry late on Wednesday night. |
The motorway has been shut between junction 24 at Coldra and junction 26 A4051 Malpas Road. | The motorway has been shut between junction 24 at Coldra and junction 26 A4051 Malpas Road. |
Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to free one casualty after being called to the scene at 23:11 BST on Wednesday. | Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to free one casualty after being called to the scene at 23:11 BST on Wednesday. |
Road diversions are in place. It is not known when the road will reopen. | Road diversions are in place. It is not known when the road will reopen. |
Traffic Wales said the diversion is taking drivers from Coldra around the A48 Southern Distributor Road around the city. | Traffic Wales said the diversion is taking drivers from Coldra around the A48 Southern Distributor Road around the city. |
Queues of traffic were reported by 07:15 BST. | |
Motorists can return to the westbound carriageway of the M4 at junction 28 at Tredegar Park. | Motorists can return to the westbound carriageway of the M4 at junction 28 at Tredegar Park. |
Drivers can also access the motorway westbound at junctions 26 and 27 at High Cross. |