Car leaves motorway as driver admits 'falling asleep'

Police said there were no injuries reported in connection with the crash

A warning has been issued after a driver who crashed off the M4 "admitted to falling asleep".

Wiltshire Police said in a post on X that there had been "thankfully no injuries", but added the incident on Monday showed "the stark reality of driving tired".

A spokesperson for the force said no other vehicles were involved in the crash, which took place just after junction 16 on the eastbound carriageway at 15:00 BST.

No arrests were made in connection with the incident, police confirmed.