Long queues on M4 after crash between two lorries and car

There were long queues on the M4 after a crash near Newport. Two lanes were closed on the M4 Eastbound between Junctions 27 for High Cross and Junction 26 for Malpas. Lanes two and three were closed. Traffic Wales confirmed emergency services are on the scene and there is heavy congestion in the area.

Live traffic maps show miles of gridlocked traffic around Newport as a result of the collison. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision on the M4 between junction 27 and 26 at around 11.35am on Thursday 16 May.

"Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, and the collision involved two lorries and a car. No injuries were reported."

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