Severe delays on M4 following gas tanker fire near Chippenham

Credit: Maria Bretti

A gas tanker is caught alight on the M4 near Chippenham.

The M4 has been closed eastbound by police between junctions 18 and 17.

Talking about the closure, a police spokesperson said: “This is due to a large HGV fire containing compressed gas. Drivers are asked to remain in their vehicles and await instructions. An evacuation of the carriageway is likely.”

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