Mercedes driven on wrong side of M4 near Swindon

A man in his 60s has been arrested.

Author: Harry LongPublished 9th Jan 2023

A man's been arrested after driving a Mercedes on the wrong side of the M4 for more than 20 miles near Swindon.

Police were called to between junctions 14 and 15 just after 3am this morning following reports of the car being driven at excess speed on the wrong side of the road.

The driver, a man in his 60s from Oxfordshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving whilst unfit and dangerous driving and remains in custody.

A/Insp Will Ayres said: “We are aware multiple members of the public passed this driver and were understandably exceptionally concerned.

“Considering the distance travelled by this vehicle on the wrong side of the carriageway, it is a miracle that nobody was injured or involved in a collision.

"I am pleased that officers were able to bring this to a safe conclusion and a man is currently in custody for questioning.”

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