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Teen Killed in M4 Toyota-Renault Crash; Police Seek Footage

7/19/2026

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A 13-year-old boy died when a Toyota RAV-4 collided with a Renault van on the M4 in Wiltshire.
Police have asked those with dash-cam footage of the crash to contact the Serious Collision Investigation team.
A woman passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries while both drivers escaped serious harm.
The westbound carriageway stayed closed for about twelve hours and reopened fully by the morning of July 19.

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A 13-year-old boy died when a Toyota RAV-4 collided with a Renault van on the M4 in Wiltshire.
Police have asked those with dash-cam footage of the crash to contact the Serious Collision Investigation team.
A woman passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries while both drivers escaped serious harm.
The westbound carriageway stayed closed for about twelve hours and reopened fully by the morning of July 19.