An exit slip road on the M4 near Bristol will remain shut overnight after a National Express coach went up in flames. The M4 westbound at junction 15 for Swindon has been shut since the incident at around 3pm on Thursday (May 5).
Smoke could be seen billowing for miles after the fire which engulfed the coach and triggered a huge emergency response. A photo shared by National Highways shows the aftermath of the fire, which also caused extensive damage to the road surface.
As WiltshireLive reports, there was heavy traffic in Swindon at the time of the incident. All traffic was held on the motorway at 4pm, and released shortly after. It has since been confirmed that the exit slip road will remain shut overnight as repair works continue.
