The M4 is closed in both directions following a vehicle fire.
Firefighters raced to the scene between junctions 17 (Chippenham) and 18 (Bath) at around 11.45am this morning (30 September).
National Highways and Wiltshire Police have the motorway blocked as emergency services attend the scene near Leigh Delamare services. 
UPDATE 12.25PM
National Highways say they have reopened the eastbound carriageway. The M4 is now open in both directions, and traffic is clearing.
UPDATE 12.05PM
National Highways say westbound traffic has been released but the eastbound carriageway remains closed.
“Eastbound remains stopped at this time but we hope to get at least one lane running soon”, a spokesperson for the agency said.
