Emergency services were called to junction 15 of the M4, on the edge of Swindon, shortly after 7am on Sunday 13 September 2026 after a Royal Mail lorry overturned, Wiltshire 999s reported that morning.
What happened?
According to the report, the lorry appeared to have been approaching the roundabout from the A419 southbound when it went over onto its side. Fire and ambulance crews attended.
- The driver was not trapped in the cab and had only minor injuries.
- The crash caused a significant fuel spill.
- Part of the junction was partially closed while recovery of the vehicle was arranged.
Was traffic affected?
At the time of the report drivers could get past without trouble, but Wiltshire 999s warned that could change once specialist recovery teams arrived to right the lorry.
The report does not say what caused the lorry to overturn.
Source: Wiltshire 999s.