Man in life-threatening condition after coach crash

A section of a motorway has reopened following a crash involving a coach and a car, which left a man in his 20s in a life-threatening condition.

Wiltshire Police said the incident occurred on the M4 westbound between J14 (Hungerford) and J15 (Swindon East), at about 02:35 BST on Sunday.

The force said a BMW and a National Express coach were involved, and the driver of the BMW was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

National Highways said the crash caused a "substantial spillage of oil and diesel" which meant a full resurfacing of the motorway was needed.

The road remained closed overnight for the works to be completed. No other serious injuries have been reported.

A spokesperson for National Express said: "We can confirm the National Express 040 service between London and Bristol was involved in an incident.

"Emergency services quickly attended the scene and passengers were safely transferred to an alternative vehicle to continue their journeys.

"We are cooperating with the authorities and will provide any assistance to support their investigation."

Wiltshire Police have urged anyone with relevant dash cam footage to get in touch.

A separate fatal crash which occurred on Sunday afternoon has also closed the motorway in both directions, between J16 and J17.

An 18-year-old woman was killed after her car left the road.

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