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Two-lorry crash spills prosecco on M4 in Berkshire
- On Monday, April 27, two HGVs collided on the M4 between Junctions 13 and 14, spilling 20 tonnes of Lovello Prosecco across the westbound carriageway and causing major disruption.
- Thames Valley Police are investigating one driver for dangerous driving, with early indications suggesting mobile phone use at the wheel during the collision.
- Royal Berkshire Fire crews provided emergency care to one person with minor injuries, confirming no individuals were trapped during the incident.
- National Highways managed traffic during protracted recovery and cleanup works, with the westbound lanes remaining closed for several hours to clear debris.
- Passers-By described the scene as 'shocking' while motorists were forced to divert away from the M4, with significant debris and smashed glass left across the carriageway.
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Lorry carrying 20 tonnes of prosecco loses load in motorway crash
Boxes of the sparkling wine spilled across the carriageway of the M4 on Monday morning.
·London, United Kingdom
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Prosecco flows down M4 motorway after double lorry crash
Cheers!: Smashed bottles of Prosecco caused “major disruption” (Credits: Thames Valley Police/PA Wire) Prosecco is flowing down a motorway after a lorry crash on the M4. A HGV carrying 20 tonnes of Italian sparkling white wine had its container ripped open on one side, leaving broken glass bottles and drink across the Berkshire motorway. The road was closed for seven hours as the mess was cleared on Monday. Thames Valley Police said the scene as…
·London, United Kingdom
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