A STOLEN trailer got caught up in a car crash on the M4 near Swindon.
Thieves took the Ifor Williams trailer from farmland in the Bishopstone area over the weekend and crashed it later that same day.
The offenders hitched the trailer to the back of a Nissan X-trail with false number plates on April 14 and then became involved in a collision between Junctions 16 and 17 at around 7.45pm.
The drivers fled the scene and it is believed they were picked up by another vehicle, possibly travelling in convoy.
PC Ben Cox said: “I’m appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident on the M4, or anyone who saw the vehicle being driven prior to the collision, to get in touch.
"The motorway was busy at the time of the incident, so it is likely there are witnesses to the collision and the occupants leaving the scene.”
Anyone with information about the theft or the crash should call 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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