Motorway closed after serious coach crash

Leigh BoobyerWest of England
Getty Images Close up of police van travelling down a motorway. Getty Images
Wiltshire Police said the road will be closed until the afternoon

A section of a motorway has been closed after a crash involving a car and coach.

Wiltshire Police said the "serious collision" happened on the M4 westbound between junction 14 (Hungerford) and junction 15 (Swindon East).

According to traffic monitoring website Inrix, the incident happened at about 03:00 BST on Sunday.

A force spokesperson said the road will likely be closed until the afternoon and urged drivers to find alternate routes.

A National Highways spokesperson said on social media that traffic held within the closure has been released.

They also urged drivers to allow extra time for their journey.

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