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M4 reopens following fatal five-car collision

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Wiltshire Police said two women travelling in one of the vehicles died at the scene

Part of the M4 that was shut due to a serious collision has reopened to traffic.

Two women died following a five-vehicle crash on the motorway between J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath) on Friday morning.

National Highways reopened the road on Saturday morning, following investigation work.

Two other people involved in the crash had minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene.

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The eastbound side of the motorway was closed overnight for investigation and recovery work.

Wiltshire Police said two women travelling in one of the vehicles died at the scene.

Specialist officers have informed their next of kin.

Elsewhere in the region, traffic and public transport have been disrupted due to flooding caused by Storm Babet.

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