M4 crash: Major incident closes motorway at junction 10 near Reading

A motorway has been closed in both directions with six ambulances at the scene of a major incident on Sunday afternoon.

National Highways said the M4 in Berkshire was closed eastbound, between junctions 11 and 10, and westbound, between junctions 8, 9 and 11, following a "serious injury incident” and overturned vehicle.

Just before 4pm, Thames Valley Police said the closure would likely be in place "for the foreseeable future" and urged drivers to avoid the area.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “The M4 is closed in both directions, between Junction 11 and Junction 8. Officers are at the scene of a road traffic collision.

“Please avoid the area. The closure is likely to be in place for the foreseeable We will provide further updates when possible.”

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