The vehicle has since been recovered and traffic is now flowing normally.

National Highways is carrying out resurfacing work on the motorway between Hungerford and Swindon.

Drivers have been warned that more M4 closures will be needed as repairs to an overbridge continue.

Drink driver appearing today in court for driving at 96mph on M4

Drivers are advised to avoid travelling in the middle of the day.

A westbound stretch of the M4 will be closed for two nights over the weekend.

The electric motorcycle had a top speed of around 24mph, Thames Valley Police say.

National Highways has completed emergency resurfacing works after the road was closed for most of the day.