Vehicle fire closes M4 westbound near junction 19

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 09:45 · Archive

A vehicle fire on the M4 westbound near junction 19 has closed all lanes and caused major traffic delays.

A vehicle fire on the M4 westbound near junction 19 has forced the closure of all lanes, causing major traffic disruptions this morning.

The incident led to delays of around 80 minutes for drivers using the route. Emergency services attended the scene to deal with the vehicle fire and manage traffic flow.

All lanes on the westbound carriageway remained closed whilst the fire was being tackled and the scene made safe. Motorists were advised to avoid the area or seek alternative routes where possible.

The exact cause of the vehicle fire was not reported in the available information. Details of when the lanes were expected to reopen were not provided by the outlets covering the incident.

How it is being reported

• LIVE: M4 closed after vehicle fire causes 80 minute delaysA vehicle fire on the M4 westbound, near J19, has led to the closure of all lanes and major traffic delays this morning.Gazette & Herald · 12 Oct, 09:08
• LIVE: M4 closed after vehicle fire causes 80 minute delaysA vehicle fire on the M4 westbound, near J19, has led to the closure of all lanes and major traffic delays this morning.Wiltshire Times · 12 Oct, 09:08
• LIVE: Vehicle fire on M4 causing major delaysA vehicle fire on the M4 westbound, near J19, has led to the closure of all lanes and major traffic delays this morning.Swindon Advertiser · 12 Oct, 09:08

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