There was ongoing uncertainty about when traffic would fully return to typical levels, with emergency services contacted for comment.

A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 Eastbound between Junction 33 and Junction 32 caused severe delays and an initial closure during Wednesday evening rush hour, with traffic officers at the scene and debris on the road.

National Highways issued frequent updates via their Traffic England platforms, noting the ongoing two-lane closure at times and advising patience and route planning.

The Express blog maintained ongoing coverage with advisories to plan ahead and follow official guidance.

Lanes that were blocked gradually reopened, and traffic levels began returning to normal, with reports that normal conditions resumed by around 08:08 as live coverage ended.

Emergency services began vehicle recovery operations, with one lane reopened for recovery work and two lanes still affected at the height of the incident.

The article provided ongoing updates and cited multiple sources for traffic and local news information.

The situation prompted recommendations to re-route or delay journeys and to follow live updates from National Highways or the regional travel feed.

Traffic Scotland indicated traffic was returning to normal for the time of day, though the timeframe for full normality remained uncertain.

The incident was described as a live breaking news situation with continuous updates through a live blog.

Express journalist Astha Saxena provided live updates, including tips for motorists and a contact channel for tips and stories.

National Highways gave ongoing updates on X (formerly Twitter), with traffic services like Inrix tracking lane statuses and delays as part of a coordinated response.