Collision causing delays and 2 lanes closed on M4 eastbound between J12 Theale and J11 Reading

A road traffic collision on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 is causing severe delays.

There are currently delays of 20 minutes against traffic.

Highways England has reported that the hard shoulder and two lanes of the motorway have been closed and the event is expected to clear by 7.30pm, with normal traffic conditions expected by 8pm.

Update: the road is clear.