'Major' crash shuts Berkshire motorway in both directions
Summary
A child died after a minibus flipped over on a motorway slip road near Reading on the M4 in Berkshire. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon, leading to road closures and serious injuries to other passengers.Key Facts
- The accident occurred on a slip road from junction 10 of the M4 to the A329M near Reading at about 2:45 PM BST on Sunday.
- Police closed the M4 in both directions following the accident.
- The motorway reopened after around three hours, but the slip road stayed closed later into the evening.
- No arrests have been made, according to Thames Valley Police.
- Other passengers in the minibus were seriously injured.
- National Highways reported severe delays due to the accident and additional vehicle breakdowns.
- Emergency services, including South Central Ambulance Service, sent multiple units, including ambulances and a helicopter.
- Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue crews also responded to the scene.
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