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| M4 oil spill causes 13-mile queues between Newport and Magor | M4 oil spill causes 13-mile queues between Newport and Magor |
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| Two lanes of the M4 are closed and traffic is queuing for 13 miles between Newport and Magor because of a hydraulic oil spill. | |
| Traffic is backing up on the westbound carriageway from junction 28 at Tredegar Park and past junction 23a Magor services. | Traffic is backing up on the westbound carriageway from junction 28 at Tredegar Park and past junction 23a Magor services. |
| Traffic Wales said journey times had been delayed by about an hour. | Traffic Wales said journey times had been delayed by about an hour. |
| It added traffic was slow and heavier than normal on the eastbound carriageway near junction 28. | |
| It estimated that the disruption would last until about 21:00 GMT. | It estimated that the disruption would last until about 21:00 GMT. |
| A Welsh government spokesperson said its traffic officers are currently on scene dealing with the incident. | A Welsh government spokesperson said its traffic officers are currently on scene dealing with the incident. |
| The two lanes have been closed just after junction 28 for safety following the spill, which happened just before 16:00 GMT, Traffic Wales added. |