A CRASH has closed all three lanes of the westbound M4 during the Friday evening rush hour.
Traffic is queuing close to Junction 17 following the single-vehicle crash, which happened between Leigh Delamere services and Junction 18 for Bath.
A police spokesman said: “We were called at 5pm to a single vehicle collision between Leigh Delamare services and J18 for Bath.
“All three lanes of the motorway westbound are affected – emergency services are on the scene.”
#M4 J17 #Chippenham to J18 #Bath Westbound. We currently have 2 lanes closed for a Traffic Collision, We are on scene and dealing, please pass with care and allow extra time for your journey if you are travelling in the area.
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) February 28, 2020
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