The M4 in Berkshire is set to stay shut until tomorrow after a massive 44-tonne lorry overturned near Junctions 8/9 and 10. The chaos snarled traffic for miles, catching even cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins in the gridlock.
Firefighters Battle Blaze on Overturned Lorry
Emergency crews rushed to the scene just before 1pm on Wednesday. Firefighters from Slough, Maidenhead, and nearby stations tackled a fire on the lorry, preventing flames from reaching its haul of biomass fuel.
Lorry Driver Seriously Injured in Crash
The truck driver suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. His condition remains critical.
Massive Traffic Jam Hits Both Directions
The crash triggered a massive 18-mile tailback on the M4, snaring drivers in congestion both westbound and eastbound. Police and Highways England are handling a major traffic management operation. Contractors are working hard to clear the wreckage and reopen the motorway.
