Thames Valley Police has released a statement about the crash, which happened at about 12:20 and involved two heavy goods vehicles and a minibus.

"There is currently severe congestion both ways. The westbound carriageway was temporarily closed to allow the air ambulance access to the scene and has since reopened.

"The eastbound carriageway is likely to be closed for a significant amount of time and officers are working to turn affected motorists around.

"Please remain in your vehicles if you are stuck in the traffic as emergency services require access to the M4."

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There are also two critical care cars, two rapid response vehicles, six ambulances and two units from the hazardous area response team on the scene.

Carl Hansen has filmed this footage of the M4, which is at a standstill following a major crash.

A number of emergency vehicles are at the scene between Hungerford and Chieveley where a minibus and two lorries have been involved in a collision.

The M4 is closed eastbound in Berkshire following an accident involving a minibus and two lorries.

Police have closed the motorway between J14 (Hungerford) and J13 (Chieveley).

The air ambulance is en-route, with westbound traffic held to enable the ambulance to land on the carriageway.

Early reports suggest the eastbound carriageway could remain closed until evening rush hour.

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Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to following a theft in Reading.

A 25-year-old woman had her car broken into in Churchward Walk, Reading, at around 15:40 BST on Tuesday 6 September.

Her handbag was taken from the car and a credit card from the bag was subsequently used by the offenders.

“We would like to speak to the individuals in the CCTV images as we believe they may have vital information about the theft," PC Mike Wray said.

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