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COMPLETED Severe Road Traffic Collision M4 Eastern

M4 westbound between J11 and J12 | Westbound | Accident

🕐 13 Mar 2026, 14:03 ⏱️ 2h 1m 👁️ 71 views REF-24042653 🕐 Last verified 13 Mar, 16:05
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📊 Incident Summary
Status
✓ Completed
Severity
Severe
Road
M4
Region
Eastern
County
West Berkshire
Category
Accident
Started
13 Mar, 14:03
Duration
2h 1m
Road Type
Motorway
Speed Limit
70 mph (variable)
Weather
☁️ Overcast
Vehicles
2 referenced
Road Risk (30d)
Very High
More severe than 70% of incidents on M4 this month
📝 Description
Location : The M4 westbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. ...
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 13 March 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 13 March 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes close
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14:03 GMT
Peak Delay
██:██ GMT
Cleared
██:██ GMT
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🛡️ Incident Data Pack
Ref: NH-UKTU-24042653
GPS: 51.43°N, ████°W
Road: Motorway, 70 mph (variable)
Conditions: Dry
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Severe
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