Live updates as long traffic delays after 'multi vehicle crash' on M4 near Newport

Two lanes of the M4 had to be closed following a "multi vehicle" crash near Newport.

The crash, which happened at around 3pm on Friday afternoon, is causing heavy queuing between junctions 24 (24 (coldra) and junction 25 (Caerleon).

Gwent Police initially closed the whole M4, westbound, after the "significant incident" and held all traffic for a short while.

Lane one was reopened just before 3.30pm while emergency services work to clear the remaining lanes. However, traffic in the area remains heavy.

Follow live updates below.