Live: Serious crash shuts M4 both ways near Bath
Traffic is at a standstill on the M4 near Bath this evening (March 6), with the motorway closed in both directions following a serious crash. National Highways initially reported at 8.45pm: "The M4 is closed in both directions between J17 Stanton St Quinton and J18 Bath, due to a serious collision. "Emergency services are on scene.
Wiltshire Police are in attendance and are leading the scene. A strategic diversion route is in operation. Further details to follow.
Please allow extra journey time if you are in the area this evening." Meanwhile, traffic monitoring site, Inrix, reported at around the same time: "M4 closed, long delays due to accident from J18 A46 (Bath/Tormarton) to J17 A350 (Chippenham). Emergency services at the scene."
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