One person has died in a horror crash on the M4 near Chippenham overnight.
Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the eastbound carriageway at around 2am this morning (Sunday).
The incident involved a black Mercedes, which left the carriageway and hit a tree.
It happened on the entry slip-road to Leigh Delamere Services – situation between junctions 18 for Bath and 17 for Chippenham.
Despite the best efforts of medics, a 32-year-old man was pronounced dead. A second man sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital.
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Both men involved are from Swindon, Wiltshire 999s can reveal. It’s understood the surviving man is fight for his life, currently undergoing major surgery.
A forensic collision investigation is ongoing – with the road likely to remain closed for most of today as complex scene examinations are carried out.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We are sad to report that a 32-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle on the M4, in the early hours of this morning.
“The man’s next of kin have been informed and they are receiving support from specially trained officers. Our thoughts are with them.
“Another man who was in the car is receiving hospital treatment for serious injuries.
“The collision took place at about 2am this morning (30/11) on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between Junction 17 and Junction 18.
“Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Team are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage taken from the time to contact them on 01225 694597 quoting log number 40 of today’s date (30/11). Alternatively email [email protected].”
In a statement, a spokesperson for National Highways said: “At around 02:00 Wiltshire Police responded to a serious single vehicle collision involving a car which left the eastbound carriageway near Leigh Delamere services.
“The carriageway was closed to allow Wiltshire Police, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and South West Ambulance Service to work at the scene of the collision.
“National Highways Traffic Officers attended the scene and assisted the emergency services by providing traffic management at both the scene and at J18.
“All traffic caught within the closure was turned and released via rearward relief.
“Although no definite timeframe can be given for re-opening at this stage, early indication suggest the closure will remain in place throughout this morning and into the afternoon.”
For the diversion route, visit the National Highways website.
