ONE man has died following the collision between junction 17 and 18 west bound on the M4.

The man, who was in a Nissan Qashqai at the time of the incident between the car and a lorry, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A formal identificaiton has not yet taken place.

Two other men involved in the crash received non life threatening injuries.

The crash took place at around 5am this morning.

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to the crash scene near Leigh Delamere services and the road was shut for the majority of today.

The M4 has now reopened.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "We can confirm that one man has died following a collision on the M4 this morning.

"Emergency services were called to the scene, near to Leigh Delamere services, shortly after 5am this morning following a collision involving a Nissan Qashqai and a lorry.

"The man, who was travelling in the Nissan, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Formal identification has not yet taken place. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

"Two other males received injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

"The road was closed westbound at junction 17 to allow for a full collision investigation to take place.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision should call police on 101."