Cars on the M4 hit by bricks and poles thrown onto the motorway

One of the drivers has described suffering cuts to his head and arms

14:25, 01 Jul 2026Updated 14:35, 01 Jul 2026

One driver affected was driving in an NHS ambulance vehicle at the time

Two cars travelling on the M4 in Newport were left damaged after a bag of bricks and metal poles was thrown onto the motorway.

Police were called to the M4[1] at St Julians at around 4pm on Thursday and closed one lane while traffic officers recovered debris off the carriageway. One of the drivers has described suffering minor cuts to his head and arms from being sliced by the loose glass from his smashed windscreen.

Police said they received reports of bricks being thrown and two vehicles - including one emergency response vehicle - being damaged.

A brick pictured on the NHS ambulance vehicle

Searches were carried out in the area but no suspect was located and a police investigation into the incident continues.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police[2] said: "We received two reports of bricks being thrown at vehicles travelling along the M4 near the Brynglas Tunnels at around 4.20pm on Thursday, June 25.

"Two cars - including an emergency response vehicle - were damaged. No injuries were reported.

"Officers attended to conduct a search of the area, but no-one was found.

Police were called to the busy motorway at St Julians at around 4pm on Thursday

"Enquiries are ongoing and we encourage anyone with information to contact us via 101, online or social media, quoting log reference 2600200716.

"We're also asking for motorists who were travelling along the M4 near the Brynglas Tunnels between 4pm and 4.30pm to check their dashcam footage."

Damage on one of the cars(Image: James Baker)

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