M4 closed as firefighters battle vehicle blaze near Chippenham

The M4 has been closed in one direction following a serious vehicle fire.

At least two fire crews are in attendance of the blaze eastbound between junctions 18 (Bath) and 17 (Chippenham).

Motorists should avoid the motorway eastbound for the next hour as emergency services work at the scene.

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It’s not yet clear if anyone’s been injured.

Photo credit: Dan Smee

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