Man injured in M4 crash between car and lorry
The M4 eastbound between junction 14 for Hungerford and 13 for Newbury was shut at about 11:00 BST before reopening at about 14:00.
National Highways earlier said emergency services were sent to the scene and warned of 50-minute delays eastbound and 30 minutes westbound.
Thames Valley Police said a man in his 30s sustained serious injuries and is in hospital.
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