UPDATE: 5.10pm
TWO motorists have been taken to hospital following a crash on the M4 in Newport.
The accident took place on the eastbound carriageway near junction 27 at the B4591 shortly before 4pm.
A police spokesman said: "We were called to a collision between a bus and a car on the Easbound M4 at approximately 15:50 today.
"Drivers of both vehicles have been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital as a precautionary measure.
"Vehicle recovery is underway. Traffic is heavy but still flowing in all 3 lanes."
16.40pm
A CRASH involving a car and coach is causing tailbacks on the M4.
The accident took place on the eastbound carriageway near junction 27 at the B4591.
The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed they had attended the incident after 4.10pm and medics are still at the scene of the crash.
The entry slip road is partially blocked where it meets the main carriageway, causing congestions to J29.
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