A TREE has fallen on the M4 in Newport, partially closing the road in one direction and causing tailbacks.
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UPDATE 6.35PM: The tree has been removed and the road has been re-opened. Traffic is flowing normally.
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The tree is blocking two lanes of the westbound carriageway on the approach to Junction 25 (Caerleon).
Traffic officers are on the scene and are directing drivers into the right-hand lane.
Congestion is building, with queues of traffic stretching back to Junction 24 (Coldra).
High winds caused by Storm Ciara have brought down several trees across Gwent today.
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