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Commuters are being diverted through Reading, which is now congested
TWO motorways are closed this morning causing commuter chaos with 90-minute delays.
Commuters on the M4 are facing long tailbacks, due to an overnight oil spill, while traffic is being held on the M6.
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The M4 incident is between junction 12 for Theale, Berkshire, and junction 11 – the A33 link at Reading south.
A diverted route takes motorists from the M4 through Reading itself, which is now also congested.
A crash overnight resulted in an oil spillage, which emergency crews are still working to clear.
National Highways says: “A full closure has been implemented to allow service providers to work on scene to resurface the road.”
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National Highways has issued the following diversion route:
On the M6, traffic is being held northbound between junction 8 for the M5 and junction 9 for Wednesbury following a crash involving multiple vehicles.
National Highways says the delays were “due to a collision involving multiple vehicles”.
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They added: “@WMPolice on scene and @OFFICIALWMAS en route. We’ll keep you updated, please expect delays.”
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