**Live M4 Updates: Dramatic Incident Causing Long Delays**
A dramatic incident at Tredegar Park roundabout has led to heavy traffic on the M4 and surrounding access roads in Newport, causing significant delays for commuters. Witnesses reported a van ploughing across the roundabout, colliding with a car and narrowly missing a pedestrian. Police were in pursuit of several individuals who fled from the van.
According to reports from Google Maps and traffic monitoring service Inrix, congestion is affecting not only the M4 but also the A48 and A467 Forge Road in the Tredegar Park area. Travel time in the affected zone is estimated to be around 10 minutes. Images from Google Maps depict long queues stretching from junction 28 to Tredegar Park, while witnesses described a chaotic scene of a van striking a car and pedestrians forced to dodge the oncoming vehicle.
As the situation unfolds, traffic updates are being shared live to keep road users informed. The congestion on the M4 eastbound between J29 Castleton and J28 Tredegar Park has prompted authorities to advise drivers to allow extra time for their journeys. The heavy traffic in the area is evident on Google Maps, highlighting the extent of the disruption caused by the incident.
With ongoing developments, authorities are working to manage the flow of traffic and ensure the safety of all road users navigating the affected routes. Stay tuned for further updates on this incident at Tredegar Park roundabout as the situation continues to unfold.