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.”