TRAFFIC was delayed on the M4 westbound after an accident involving a Ford Transit pulling a car on a trailer and another vehicle just before 9.30am today.

The Highways Agency said two lanes were closed between Junction 16 (Swindon West) and Junction 17 (Chippenham) while its staff assisted Wiltshire Police and an ambulance crew was at the scene.

A stray tyre also obstructed lane three. It is not thought that anyone was seriously hurt.

The Highways Agency tweeted at 10.30am: "All lanes are now open #M4 J16-J17 following the earlier multi vehicle accident and delays should now start to clear."