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Horses on M4 cause multiple crash near Swindon, say police Horse in M4 crash near Swindon
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A number of vehicles were involved in a serious crash on the M4 after a car swerved to avoid horses running across the carriageway. A number of vehicles were involved in a serious crash on the M4 after cars hit a horse running across the carriageway.
The M4 remains closed eastbound between J14 East Swindon and J15 Hungerford following the collision near Membury Services at about 05:00 GMT. The M4 was closed eastbound between junctions 14, Hungerford, and 15, Swindon East, following the smash near Membury Services at about 04:45 GMT.
Thames Valley Police said the crash involved five vehicles and happened after a car swerved to the animals. Thames Valley Police said the crash involved five vehicles, including a van which overturned.
Firefighters said one person was taken to hospital by ambulance. The male driver was freed by fire-fighters and taken to hospital. The horse died at the scene.
Police described it as a "serious multi-vehicle accident" and said the road would remain closed for at least another two hours. Police confirmed no-one else was injured and said the van driver is not thought to have life-threatening injuries.
A spokesman said the carriageway remains closed while vehicles are recovered.
Diversions are in place at junction 15 and officers and the Highways Agency are working to reopen the carriageway as soon as possible but were unable to give a time frame.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.