Two taken to hospital after serious crash closes M4 near Newbury
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash, and have arrested a 33-year-old man from Cirencester
Last updated 2nd Jul 2025
A collision involving a lorry and a red Mitsubishi Shogun on the M4 between Hungerford Newtown and Newbury led to lane closures and traffic delays this morning, with two people taken to hospital for treatment.
A man in his thirties and a child both sustained serious injuries, requiring hospital treatment, where they remain at this time.
A 33-year-old man from Cirencester has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed limit and obstructing a police officer.
The incident was reported at around 10.55am today (2 July) and involved several vehicles. Emergency services responded promptly, with South Central Ambulance Service sending two ambulances and the air ambulance to the scene. Ambulance crews remained at the site from 11.22am until 1.22pm.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We received a report of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the M4 between Junctions 14 and 13 at around 10.55am this morning (2/7).
“Lane closures were put in place following the collision but the road has now reopened.”
The collision caused disruption to traffic in both directions. Lane closures were implemented on the eastbound carriageway, with delays reported. A temporary lane closure was also in place on the westbound carriageway but has since been lifted, and all lanes are now open.
Drivers were advised to allow extra journey time while the emergency services dealt with the incident and the subsequent clear-up.
South Central Ambulance Service confirmed the details of their response, saying: “We sent two ambulances and the air ambulance. We were on scene from 11.22am until 1.22pm. Two patients were taken to hospital.”
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Further updates may be provided as the inquiry progresses.