UPDATE: 10.26am
Two lanes have since reopened but the outside lane remains closed whilst recovery work takes place.
A Gwent Police spokeswoman said that one person has received "minor injuries".
Traffic is queueing as far back as the Brynglas tunnels as recovery work continues.
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A LANE is closed on the M4 in Newport following a crash.
Traffic is queueing on the motorway westbound between Junction 27 (High Cross) and Junction 28 (Tredegar Park).
It is believed that a car has overturned in the outside lane, with emergency services currently on the scene dealing with the incident.
A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M4 Westbound near J27 to J28.
"At this time the road is currently closed whilst our officers and emergency services colleagues attend the scene."
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