Severe M4 delays near Newport as vehicle jackknifes

There are long delays on the M4 near Newport on Friday after a vehicle pulling a caravan appears to have overturned.

The accident has taken place on the westbound carriageway between junction 26 (Malpas) and junction 27 (Highcross).

There are severe delays despite all lanes being back open, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.

Congestion has built back to junction 23 at Magor.

There is also slow traffic on the eastbound carriageway due to onlookers.

Gwent Police said: "We're currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M4 Westbound between J26 and J27.

"Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey."

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