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M4 Ablaze: Lorry Fire Sparks Rush Hour Mayhem
21 Nov
Summary
- M4 motorway closed westbound due to a lorry fire.
- The lorry was carrying hay, causing significant smoke.
- Emergency services are on scene to extinguish the blaze.
The M4 motorway has been closed westbound between Slough and Maidenhead as a lorry carrying hay erupted into flames. This incident has caused major travel disruption for commuters during the busy rush hour. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, where large plumes of smoke were visible rising above the motorway.
Crews are actively working to extinguish the fire, which involves a significant amount of hay. Due to the nature of the load, there is a risk of re-ignition, necessitating thorough dampening down. Service providers are also on-site with heavy machinery to assist in clearing the burnt material from the trailer.
National Highways has confirmed the closure and is managing traffic flow, urging motorists to seek alternative routes. The operation to clear the HGV and its contents is crucial to ensuring the fire is fully extinguished and to reopen the affected section of the M4 as soon as safely possible.
