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M4 traffic stopped near Heathrow due to medical incident

All lanes were halted on the motorway leading to significant travel disruption for drivers.

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All lanes of the M4 motorway were temporarily stopped on Tuesday morning due to a medical incident. The disruption led to long delays for drivers travelling in the area, particularly near Heathrow Airport.

The incident occurred on the M4 motorway, causing a complete cessation of traffic flow. Details regarding the nature of the medical emergency and the condition of the individual involved have not been disclosed.

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Motorists experienced considerable congestion as a direct consequence of the lane closures. The exact duration of the traffic stoppage and the time of the incident's resolution were not immediately clear.

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+What caused the traffic disruption on the M4?

All traffic on the M4 motorway was stopped due to a medical incident. This led to significant delays for drivers in the area.

+Where did the incident take place?

The traffic disruption occurred on the M4 motorway. Long delays were reported specifically near Heathrow Airport.

+When did the traffic stop?

All lanes on the M4 motorway were stopped on Tuesday morning. The exact time of the incident and its resolution were not immediately clear.

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