Lorraine Kelly misses live ITV show after crash on M40 - The Independent

Live coverage of the M40 motorway crash

The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash. Traffic is blocked in both directions and drivers face delays of up to an hour. BBC and National Highways have confirmed the closure.

Presenter Lorraine Kelly missed her live slot on an ITV morning show on Monday 9 Nov 2026 after being stranded on the motorway. She apologised to viewers and a last-minute replacement was drafted in. The Independent and London Evening Standard reported the incident.

“Traffic is blocked in both directions and drivers face delays of up to an hour,” — Hugo Halloway, chief correspondent at Birburn Field Services, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 9 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 6 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....

Nov 9 — The Independent and London Evening Standard reported the incident....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 66% of Bedrita readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Birburn Field Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birburn Field Services desk and last updated 13:42 UTC.

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