A WOMAN in her 50’s has been taken to hospital after suffering head injuries following a car crash on the M4 this morning.

The incident happened at 9.30am between Junction 16 and 17 of the M4 heading westbound near Royal Wootton Bassett, following a crash between a Fiat 500 and a van.

Police and paramedics attended, with the woman – whose injuries are not thought to be serious – taken by ambulance to Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Four other people were assessed by paramedics for minor injuries.

Two lanes were closed while the damaged cars were removed, with the scene cleared by 11.45am.