A MAJOR motorway has closed after a horror smash forced a car off the road in the early hours.
Motorists travelling on the M4 near Chippenham, Wiltshire, have been warned of major delays into this afternoon.
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Cops received reports of a ‘serious collision’ in the early hoursCredit: Getty
Cops received reports of a “serious collision” at around 2am this morning.
Emergency crews were then scrambled to the scene between Junction 17, for Chippenham, and Junction 18, for Bath.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and South West Ambulance Service were in attendance.
Traffic officers are currently turning drivers around at the rear of the queue, with delays expected until this afternoon.
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National Highways confirmed a car was sent off the eastbound carriageway during the crash.
It said: “At around 02:00 Wiltshire Police responded to a serious single vehicle collision involving a car which has left the eastbound carriageway near Leigh Delamere services.
“The carriageway has been closed to allow Wiltshire Police, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and South West Ambulance Service to work at the scene of the collision.
“Traffic Officers are on scene and are assisting the emergency services response by providing traffic management at both the scene and J18.
“Traffic Officers are also assisting those caught within the closure by turned traffic and releasing it via the rear of the queue.
“Early indication suggest the closure will remain in place throughout this morning and into the afternoon.”
A diversion route is currently in place for commuters, who have been advised to follow the solid quare symbol on road signs.
Diversion route
Road users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs
- Leave the M4 at J18 and take the 3rd exit onto the A46 south towards Bath.
- Follow the A46 for approximately 3 miles to the roundabout with the A420 at Cold Ashton and take the 1st exit onto the A420 east towards Chippenham.
- Remain on the A420 for approximately 10 miles to reach the Bumpers Farm Roundabout with the A350
- At Bumpers Farm Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A350 northbound towards the M4/Cirencester and continue on the A350 until you reach J17 of the M4
Motorists travelling on the M4 near Chippenham, Wiltshire, have been warned of major delays (stock)Credit: LNP
