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Motorway closed after collision Six-mile queues after M4 closes
(about 1 hour later)
A section of the M4 has been closed in both directions after a car and lorry collided between Newport and Cardiff. Motorists are facing six mile tailbacks after a section of the M4 was closed in both directions after a car and lorry collided between Newport and Cardiff.
The drivers of both vehicles had injuries but were not life-threatening. Both drivers had injuries but they were not said to be life-threatening.
The motorway is shut between junctions 29 Castleton and 30 where the M4 meets the A48(M) due to damage to the central reservation and road surface. The motorway is expected to be closed until 2200 GMT between J29 Castleton and J30 where the M4 meets the A48(M).
Gwent Police are urging motorists to take alternative routes. Meanwhile, a broken down lorry between junction 32 and 30 is causing delays eastbound. Gwent Police are urging motorists to take alternative routes. Meanwhile, a broken down lorry between junction 32 and 30 caused delays eastbound.
Chief Inspector John Pavett said: "Both vehicles remain in the carriageway at the present time.Chief Inspector John Pavett said: "Both vehicles remain in the carriageway at the present time.
"It is estimated that the recovery of the car and the lorry, which lost its load of metal poles, will take approximately three hours."It is estimated that the recovery of the car and the lorry, which lost its load of metal poles, will take approximately three hours.
"Once the lorry and the car have been recovered, South Wales Trunk Roads Agency will be examining the road and the barrier to assess the damage caused, what temporary repairs can be made and will be responsible for reopening the road only when it is safe to do so.""Once the lorry and the car have been recovered, South Wales Trunk Roads Agency will be examining the road and the barrier to assess the damage caused, what temporary repairs can be made and will be responsible for reopening the road only when it is safe to do so."
The accident happened on the westbound carriageway of the M4 at around 1410 GMT. The accident happened on the westbound carriageway of the M4 at around 1410 GMT. It is thought there is damage to the central reservation and road surface.
Traffic Wales said further delays were expected because one lane of the M4 eastbound was blocked by a broken down lorry between junctions 32 Coryton and 30 Cardiff Gate.Traffic Wales said further delays were expected because one lane of the M4 eastbound was blocked by a broken down lorry between junctions 32 Coryton and 30 Cardiff Gate.