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A major motorway has been closed after a lorry transporting hay caught fire, causing significant travel disruptions for rush-hour commuters.
Drivers on the M4 near Slough, Berkshire, have been alerted to substantial delays as clouds of smoke continue to billow over the busy roadway.
Emergency services have been dispatched to the blazing HGV, situated between Junction 6, for Slough, and Junction 8/9, for Maidenhead.
National Highways stated: “The M4 in Berkshire is closed westbound between J6 (Slough) and J8/9 (Maidenhead) due to an HGV fire.
“The HGV was loaded with hay, so fire crews will need to douse the load to prevent it from reigniting.
“Service providers are present with a grab lorry to assist in removing the barrels from the trailer.
“This action aims to prevent the fire from spreading to unaffected barrels and to aid in extinguishing those already ablaze.
“National Highways has resources on site to help manage traffic.”
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A lorry transporting hay has caught fire on the M4
What caused the closure of the M4?
The M4 was closed due to a lorry carrying hay that caught fire, leading to significant smoke and travel disruptions.
What are the current traffic conditions on the M4?
Motorists are experiencing major delays on the M4, particularly between Junction 6 (Slough) and Junction 8/9 (Maidenhead).
What actions are being taken to manage the fire?
Fire crews are working to dampen the hay load to prevent re-ignition, while a grab lorry is on site to assist in removing barrels from the trailer.
