Two-vehicle crash on M4 at junction 24 causes major delays

A two vehicle crash caused major delays on a key stretch of the M4. <i>(Image: Traffic Wales South)</i>
A two vehicle crash caused major delays on a key stretch of the M4. (Image: Traffic Wales South)
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A crash caused major delays on a key stretch of the M4.

The collision, which involved two vehicles, happened at junction 24 near the Coldra roundabout in Newport at around 1.20pm on Friday, September 4.

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The incident led to lane closures and heavy congestion in the area, with traffic building up on the roundabout and surrounding routes.

A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision on the M4 at junction 24 at around 1.20pm on Friday 4 September.

"The collision involved two vehicles.

"No life-threatening injuries were reported."

Traffic Wales South confirmed that the Coldra roundabout was partially blocked as a result of the crash, and advised drivers to expect delays.

Congestion was reported on the M4 westbound between junction 24 (Coldra) and junction 26 (Malpas), with additional delays on routes approaching the roundabout.

Traffic officers attended the scene to manage the incident and assist with traffic flow.

By 2.42pm, all lanes had reopened and congestion began to ease, although some delays persisted for a short time afterwards.

The incident serves as a reminder of the impact even minor collisions can have on major transport routes during busy periods.

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