The driver and passengers of a broken-down van have been praised by police for their "life-saving" decision to exit their vehicle before a lorry ploughed into it. Thames Valley Police said they had stopped their Citroen van on the M4 eastbound between junctions 15 for the Plough Hill Interchange and 14 for the Hungerford Interchange after an electrical failure early on Saturday. The occupants took themselves to a safe location behind the barrier before the vehicle was hit by the lorry that had strayed into the hard shoulder. A police spokesperson said no arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing. In a post on social media the force said: "Well done to the driver and passengers for choosing safety over comfort." Darren Millar says solutions to congestion around Newport and the Menai Strait "are very clear". Sophie Howe helped get dozens of other road projects cancelled over environment and wellbeing concerns. There are simultaneous roadworks on several key routes, including the M4, M5, A350 and A36. National Highways carried out "extensive repairs" following a significant diesel spillage. The Southern Access Road runs under the M4 and links Wichelstowe to the south of t
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The driver and passengers of a broken-down van have been praised by police for their "life-saving" decision to exit their vehicle before a lorry ploughed into it. Thames Valley Police said they had stopped their Citroen van on the M4…
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The driver and passengers of a broken-down van have been praised by police for their "life-saving" decision to exit their vehicle before a lorry ploughed into it. Thames Valley Police said they had stopped their Citroen…
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