A WOMAN has died and nine others have been rushed to hospital after a horror crash that left a busy motorway shut.
The crash happened on the M4 between junctions 16 and 17 just before 11.30pm last night.
The aftermath of the M4 crashSWNS
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A woman in her 40s died at the scene, and another woman in her 70s was seriously injured.
Five other people in the car had minor injuries.
There were also three people travelling in the second car who were hurt.
All were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The motorway is likely to be closed westbound between Swindon and Chippenham for most of the day, likely causing disruption for a large number of people.
Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Team are at the scene carrying out an investigation into what happened.
Cops received reports that a white vehicle may have been involved and left the scene.
Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dashcam footage are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 399.
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