Coach collision closes M4 between Hungerford and Swindon

The collision happened in the early hours on the westbound side between Junction 14 and Junction 15

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 26th Apr 2026
Last updated 26th Apr 2026

Part of the M4 has been closed following a collision between and coach and a car.

It happened in the early hours this morning (26 April) between Junction 14 (Hungerford) and Junction 15 (Swindon East).

In a National Highways log, it said: "The M4 in Wiltshire is closed westbound between J14 (Hungerford) and J15 (Swindon) due to a serious collision involving a car and a coach.

"All emergency services including Wiltshire Police are in attendance. National Highways traffic officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.

"There is a large oil spillage across the road surface from the coach involved, which contractors will be attending to assess."

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