A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 near Newport has led to queues and delays for motorists. The incident occurred eastbound close to junction 24 for Coldra on Sunday afternoon, prompting the closure of one lane on the motorway. Traffic monitoring system Inrix reported, “One lane closed and queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on M4 eastbound after J24 A449 (Coldra).” Live traffic maps and cameras indicated congestion in the area, compounded by existing speed restrictions.
Traffic Wales confirmed that traffic officers were on the scene and attending to the collision, which involved several vehicles. An update from Traffic Wales stated, “?Road Traffic Collision? #M4 eastbound between J24 The Coldra & J23A Magor. Lane 3 closed | Traffic Officers attending.” As the situation unfolded, live traffic maps displayed increasing congestion in the eastbound direction as a result of the crash.
According to the latest information from Traffic Wales, lane three remained closed, and drivers passing through the affected area were experiencing a travel time of around 15 minutes. The continued closure of one lane and the presence of traffic officers at the scene contributed to the slower-than-usual traffic flow. Motorists were advised to stay updated on the incident and any related developments.