M4: Child dies in crash near Swindon after minibus overturns
Parts of the motorway remain closed as of Sunday evening as Thames Valley Police continue to deal with what they have described as a "major incident". It is understood that a minibus overturned in a single-vehicle crash. Police have confirmed that a child has died in the collision and that their family are receiving support.
Other passengers sustained serious injuries in the collision and have been taken to hospital for treatment. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area, with the closure likely to be in place for some time. No arrests have been made.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "The M4 eastbound exit slip road on the A329M at Junction 10 remains closed as we deal with a major incident. "Officers remain at the scene after a minibus overturned. "This was a single vehicle collision and no arrests have been made.
"Sadly, a child has died in the collision and our thoughts remain with their family who are being supported at this extremely difficult time.
"Other passengers sustained serious injuries, requiring hospital treatment.
"We would ask motorists to continue to avoid the area as the closure is likely to be in place for the foreseeable future and would like to thank them for their patience."