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Car ‘smashes into recovery truck’ causing closure of M4 in Wiltshire

byDaniel Jae Webb
4 December 2024 | 7.44am
Car ‘smashes into recovery truck’ causing closure of M4 in Wiltshire
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A car has reportedly smashed into recovery truck – causing the closure of the M4 in Wiltshire.

Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway between Swindon and Chippenham at around 7am this morning (Wednesday).

According to a witness, a car travelling at high speed struck the recovery vehicle, causing it to spin and hit the central reservation.

Traffic is currently at a standstill.

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