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Massive queues after M4 accident | Massive queues after M4 accident |
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A crash involving a lorry and at least one car has closed part of the M4 resulting in massive tailbacks. | A crash involving a lorry and at least one car has closed part of the M4 resulting in massive tailbacks. |
The motorway is shut eastbound at junction 7 and only one lane is open westbound after the crash near Slough. | The motorway is shut eastbound at junction 7 and only one lane is open westbound after the crash near Slough. |
Eyewitness Trevor Pym said that an articulated lorry had jack-knifed across the motorway and a car and another lorry had also crashed. | |
The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Police arrested a driver in connection with the crash. | The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Police arrested a driver in connection with the crash. |
Emergency services are currently removing debris and clearing a diesel spillage. | Emergency services are currently removing debris and clearing a diesel spillage. |
The accident happened at about 1615 BST. | The accident happened at about 1615 BST. |