M4 brought to a standstill as drivers get out of their cars & cops launch response
National Highways said the M4 westbound between J15 Coate and J16 near Swindon was closed due to an incident being led by the Wiltshire Police.
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Diversion routes were in operation.
All closures have since been lifted following the incident, with delays clearing quickly, National Highways said.
Meanwhile there are 45-minute delays on the M25 anti-clockwise in Kent due to an incident between J5 (A21/Chipstead) and J4.
National Highways said on X: "Lane 1 (of 3) is closed following a lorry trailer fire."
It added that recovery had almost reached the scene, and there's around seven miles of congestion.
Chaos continues to unfold on the M25 as a broken down coach has closed 2 (of 4) lanes on the motorway, anti-clockwise between J6 (Godstone) and J5 (A21/Chipstead).
Recovery is said to be on its way - but there are delays of up to 45 minutes on approach with five miles of congestion.
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