Lorry fire on M4 closes section of motorway and causes traffic disruption

A section of the M4 motorway has been closed and there is traffic disruption after a lorry caught fire.

Traffic Wales says J26 eastbound at Malpas is currently closed whilst emergency services are at the scene.

Credit: Traffic Wales

Traffic Wales says westbound traffic is also being held temporarily due to smoke blowing across and is urging people to avoid the area, if possible.