M4 traffic news: Lorry fire causes delays near Swindon junction

The HGV caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning between junctions 14 and 15 for Hungerford and Swindon respectively, with emergency services in attendance.

Traffic on the westbound carriageway was stopped for around 30 minutes before lane three reopened.

Two of the three lanes were still shut at 7.30am.

Police have confirmed that nobody was injured or arrested.

There is currently approx. 3 miles of congestion, which is causing delays of at least 30 minutes on approach to this #M4 westbound incident between J14 (#Hungerford) and J15 (#Swindon). 2 lanes (of 3) remain closed for ongoing clear up and vehicle recovery. pic.twitter.com/9t2LySm0cs

— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) July 15, 2022

Motorists are being warned to expect delays of up to 30 minutes with approximately three miles of congestion according to Highways England.

This is now the M4 looks this morning (Highways England)

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 1.26am, firefighters from Ramsbury supported by Hungerford and Newbury (Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service) were called to reports of a lorry fire on the M4 between junctions 14 and 15.

"Specialist vehicles including a water carrier and the aerial ladder platform also attended this incident."

When asked to comment a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "We attended in support of fire service colleagues from lorry fire between J14 and J15 of the M4 which was reported at about 1.40am this morning (15/07).

"Lanes 1 and 2 of the westbound were closed to allow the fire service to deal with the incident.

"There were no arrests at the scene and thankfully no reported injuries."

UPDATE

All lanes on the M4 have reopened but there are now five miles of queuing traffic and delays of up to 50 minutes.