M4 closed following multi-vehicle collision

We were called to reports of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between junction 18 and 17 at approximately 7.45pm this evening (06/12).

The collision involves six vehicles, with officers on the scene along with the fire service and the ambulance service.

At this stage, one casualty has a suspected fracture to their leg and others have sustained only minor injuries.

The eastbound carriageway is closed from junction 18 and will remain closed for some time while we deal, with traffic being cleared using the hard shoulder.

We ask motorists to avoid this area if at all possible and follow the diversions that are in place.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone with dash cam footage from this section of road around the time of the incident is asked to contact us on 101 and quote log 278 of today’s date (06/12).