The M4 is seeing traffic delays near Swindon.
M4 traffic (Image: NH)
The M4 is seeing long traffic delays after a crash near Swindon.
The #M4 eastbound between J17 (#Chippenham) and J16 (#Swindon) has 2 (of 3) lanes closed due to a collision. All eastbound lanes have been closed due to the incident. All emergency services are currently at the scene.
There are delays of 30 minutes and 4 miles of congestion, National Highways said in its latest update. One lane has reopened, but two are still closed, Wiltshire Police said. The force has been contacted for comment.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We attended a collision on the M4 just after 10.05am today after a vehicle collided with the central reservation between junction 17 and 16. The male driver was taken to hospital and recovery arranged for his vehicle. The M4 was cleared by 11.55am.”
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Man in hospital after collision
Wiltshire Police issued a statement after the earlier collision on the M4. It confirmed it was a single-vehicle collision.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We attended a collision on the M4 just after 10.05am today after a vehicle collided with the central reservation between junction 17 and 16. The male driver was taken to hospital and recovery arranged for his vehicle. The M4 was cleared by 11.55am.”
Lanes reopened after collision
All lanes have been reopened. Motorists are being warned of delays of 45 minutes and five miles of congestion on the approach.
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Traffic easing
The lates maps from National Highways show traffic is easing in the area.
Traffic ‘not moving’
A stretch of the M4 near the B4122 is still closed and National Highways said traffic is not moving.
(Image: National Highways)
Two lanes still closed
Here is an update confirming the closure of two lanes on the M4 after a two-car crash.
On the #M4 eastbound between J17 (#Chippenham) and J16 (#Swindon) 2 (of 3) lanes remain closed due to a collision.
All emergency services remain on scene.
There are delays of 60 minutes and 5 miles of congestion on the approach. pic.twitter.com/BoGSvYYpbi
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Delays of 50 minutes
There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic, National Highways also said.
Traffic and congestion in the area
Here is a traffic map showing the area affected by congestion and delays. Two lanes are still closed between J16 and J17.
(Image: National Highways)
One lane reopened
Wiltshire Police said lane three has reopened.
In an update shared on social media, the force said traffic is still currently being held.
Traffic and delays on the M4
There are delays of 30 minutes and 4 miles of congestion on the approach, National Highways also said.
Traffic towards Bristol and Bath
Motorists travelling to Bristol or Bath are also being affected.
Update from National Highways
Here is the update from the traffic authority.
The #M4 eastbound between J17 (#Chippenham) and J16 (#Swindon) has 2 (of 3) lanes closed due to a two car collision.
All emergency services are on scene.
There are delays of 30 minutes and 4 miles of congestion on the approach. pic.twitter.com/lqTvFewUdb
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Two-car collision
According to National Highways, all eastbound lanes have been closed after a two-car collision between Chippenham and Swindon.
Wiltshire Police later confirmed this was a single-vehicle collision.
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