Initially, just the westbound carriageway was closed, before the motorway was then closed on both sides ... "All traffic being temporarily held and long delays due to accident on M4 in both directions ...

Traffic is at a standstill on the M4 near Bath this evening (March 6), with the motorway closed in both directions following ...

Part of a motorway is closed due to two serious collisions. National Highways said the M4 Eastbound was shut between J17 for Chippenham and J18 for Bath. A lane is also closed in each direction ...