M4 incident: Drivers warned of long delays following vehicle fire on motorway

Cars were at a standstill whilst a clean-up operation took place. Credit: National Highways

Motorists travelling eastbound on the M4 motorway are being warned of 'severe' delays following a van fire.

Photographs show smoke blowing across the motorway as long queues form.

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12:27pm

Delays will last for several hours with normal traffic conditions expected between 2.45pm and 3.00pm.

Drivers are facing long delays between the junctions Credit: National Highways

Drivers are being warned of delays of up to an hour.

12:00pm

The hold has been lifted and cars are now moving slowly.

Two lanes are moving slowly as a clear-up operation takes place.

11:30am

Drivers are facing long delays on the M4 eastbound after a vehicle fire.

All traffic is being temporarily held from Junction 17 A350 for Chippenham to Junction 16 A3102 for Swindon West.

Police stopped the traffic at around 11:20am on Monday 4 September.

Cars are at a standstill whilst officers deal with the incident.