Rush hour crash causes long delays on M4

There were long delays forming on the M4 around Newport after a rush hour crash. The westbound carriageway was partially blocked due to an accident between Junction 27 and Junction 28.

The crash happened at around 7:15am on Wednesday, November 20, between J27 B4591 Glasllwch Crescent (Highcross) to J28 A48 (Tredegar Park). Congestion is trailing to J26 (Malpas Road).

Live traffic cameras showed gridlocked traffic in the area. Traffic Wales has warned people to allow extra time for travelling. All lanes re-opened at around 7:40am but there was residual traffic in the area. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter

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