M4 reopens after single-vehicle crash near Newport

Image source, Seren Forsyth

Image caption, The driver of a silver BMW sustained a head injury

The M4 motorway has reopened after the road was closed near Newport in both directions after a one-car crash.

A 70-year-old man from Raglan suffered a head injury and was taken to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

The crash happened westbound at 11:05 GMT and the section between junctions 24 and 25 closed. All lanes were fully re-opened by 15:50.

However, motorists westbound were warned of ongoing delays of up to an hour on Friday afternoon.

Following the crash, the air ambulance in addition to crews from the fire service, Welsh Ambulance Service and police attended the scene.

The Welsh Flying Medics treated the man on location before he was taken to hospital by road ambulance.

Image caption, The M4 shut between junctions 24 and 25 after the crash

Traffic remains heavy in both directions.

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We responded with one emergency ambulance and our crew received the support of the Wales Air Ambulance. Our crew is currently at the scene."

Image source, Traffic Wales

Image caption, Traffic is queuing in both directions following the crash

Image source, Seren Forsyth

Image caption, Emergency services remain at the scene