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Men killed in crash that shut the M4 near Chippenham Man arrested after M4 double fatality near Chippenham, Wiltshire
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Two men have died in a crash between a van and a lorry on the M4 in Wiltshire. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two men died in a crash between a van and a lorry on the M4 in Wiltshire.
The motorway was closed for more than six hours westbound at junction 17 near Chippenham after the accident on a slip road just after 04:30 BST. The motorway was closed for more than six hours westbound at junction 17 near Chippenham after the collision on a slip road just after 04:30 BST.
Two men in the van were pronounced dead at the scene with two others taken to hospital with serious injuries. A fifth man was also hurt, but less seriously.Two men in the van were pronounced dead at the scene with two others taken to hospital with serious injuries. A fifth man was also hurt, but less seriously.
Wiltshire Police have asked drivers to avoid the area to allow the backlog of traffic to clear. Police are appealing for witnesses.
At 11:00 the Highways Agency reported delays of one hour for motorists heading west on the M4. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area to allow a backlog of traffic to disperse.
Those travelling east can expect delays of 20 minutes. At 12:15 the Highways Agency reported delays of 20 minutes for motorists heading west on the M4.