Heathrow Airport Hit by Delays as M4 Car Explosion Shuts Down Motorway
Holidaymakers traveling to London’s Heathrow Airport faced significant disruptions on Monday morning following a car fire and subsequent explosion on the M4 motorway.
A car burst into flames inside this tunnel on the M4 in the early hours of Monday morning
The incident, which occurred in the early hours, resulted in the closure of the M4 between Junction 4 and Junction 4A, causing major delays for commuters and those heading to the airport.
London Fire Brigade responded to reports of a car fire at approximately 3 a.m., discovering the vehicle fully ablaze inside the tunnel on the east ramp. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, but the damage caused significant disruption.
Holidaymakers heading to Heathrow Airport are facing chaos this morning amid reports a car exploded on the M4, shutting the motorway. File image
Road access to Terminals 2 and 3 at Heathrow was temporarily restricted, according to an airport spokesperson. Travelers were advised to use public transport, M25 J14, or M4 J3 to circumvent the affected area and avoid the motorway congestion.
Pictured is traffic on the M4 after reports an electric car exploded in a tunnel on the motorway
Initial reports incorrectly suggested the vehicle was electric-powered. London Ambulance Service attended the scene, but there were no reported injuries. National Highways issued a warning on social media platform X about the closure and potential delays, urging travelers to allow extra time for their journeys. The road has since been reopened, though congestion around the airport persists.
