A fatal crash on the M4 has resulted in the death of a 32-year-old man and left another man severely injured. Wiltshire Police responded to the incident near Leigh Delamere Services around 2 am after a black Mercedes veered off the eastbound carriageway. The motorway closure stretched between Junction 18 (Bath) and Junction 17 (Chippenham).
Confirming the tragic event, authorities stated, “We regret to announce the passing of a 32-year-old man in a single-vehicle road collision on the M4 during the early hours of today. The deceased’s family has been notified and is receiving support from trained personnel. Our sympathies are with them. The other occupant of the vehicle is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.”
The incident occurred at approximately 2 am on the eastbound M4 between Junctions 17 and 18. National Highways mentioned that there is no set timeframe for reopening the eastbound carriageway, but trapped traffic has been released, with diversions in place through the A420 route. Readers can subscribe for email updates on the latest news stories of the day.