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

Live updates on 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 90 minutes. 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.

“BBC and National Highways have confirmed the closure,” — Nadia Ashcombe, economic affairs editor at Birton Bury Partnership, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 90 — mentions tracked
  • 9 — updates logged
  • 2026 — regions covered

Timeline

Nov 7 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....

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

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 57% of Glarex readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Birton Bury Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birton Bury Partnership desk and last updated 15:04 UTC.

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