A woman has died and two others have been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a horror crash on the M4 in Wiltshire.
The incident happened when a Volvo S40 left the carriageway and crashed into a tree, sparking a significant response from police, and land and air ambulances.
The front seat passenger, a woman in her 60s from Oxford, died at the scene.
The male driver and a female passenger, aged in her 20s, have both been taken to Southmead Hospital in a life-threatening condition.
A third passenger, a male in his 30s, suffered an arm injury in the crash.
The westbound carriageway remained closed for around 11 hours while investigation work was carried out, but reopened shortly before 11pm on Saturday.
A spokesperson for the force added: “Specialist trained officers are supporting the next of kin of those involved and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who may have dash cam is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 127.
“Alternatively, email SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”
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