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| M4 closure after lorry overturns | M4 closure after lorry overturns |
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| All three lanes of the eastbound stretch of the M4 in Newport, south Wales are closed after a lorry overturned on the motorway. | All three lanes of the eastbound stretch of the M4 in Newport, south Wales are closed after a lorry overturned on the motorway. |
| One lane on the other side of the carriageway is also blocked due to debris on the road after the lorry hit the central reservation. | One lane on the other side of the carriageway is also blocked due to debris on the road after the lorry hit the central reservation. |
| A two mile queue has built up from the scene of the crash between junctions 26 (Malpas Road) and 24 (Coldra). | A two mile queue has built up from the scene of the crash between junctions 26 (Malpas Road) and 24 (Coldra). |
| Firefighters released the lorry driver and he was taken to hospital. | Firefighters released the lorry driver and he was taken to hospital. |
| The South Wales Fire Service used a ladder and small gear to release the man who was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. | The South Wales Fire Service used a ladder and small gear to release the man who was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. |
| Around 18 firefighters from Malpas, Dyffryn and Maindy were called to the scene of the collision, which happened at around 0550 GMT on Wednesday. | Around 18 firefighters from Malpas, Dyffryn and Maindy were called to the scene of the collision, which happened at around 0550 GMT on Wednesday. |
| Crews also dealt with a spillage of 40 litres of diesel before leaving the scene. | Crews also dealt with a spillage of 40 litres of diesel before leaving the scene. |
| Gwent Police said the lorry has been righted but has not been removed from the scene yet. | |
| There is no estimated time for the eastbound stretch to re-open but Traffic Wales reported that it could be closed for the rest of the day. | There is no estimated time for the eastbound stretch to re-open but Traffic Wales reported that it could be closed for the rest of the day. |
| The closure is affecting traffic heading from the Cardiff area into Newport. | The closure is affecting traffic heading from the Cardiff area into Newport. |