A TRAPPED bus caused traffic chaos after it became stuck on a Newport road on Monday. 

The stagecoach 151 Newport to Blackwood bus was stuck on the corner of Caxton Place for around 15 minutes as it could not fully turn due to cars parked on double yellow lines.

The incident was said to have caused a build-up of traffic around Baneswell.

Newport financial planner business Kymin tweeted a picture of the incident and said: "This is what happens when parking seems to be a free for all in Newport City Centre.

"This bus has been stuck here for a good 15 mins causing tailbacks."

Gwent Police has said that officers are working on tackling parking in the city centre.

Police Sergeant Ian Roberts said: “Parking in the city centre is something my officers are working on regularly to educate people about where they can park legally but also to give out fines when necessary. 
"We’re working with Newport City Council to work on longer term measures to combat illegal parking."