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 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,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Cedarley Stow Partnership, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 90 — updates logged
  • 9 — regions covered
  • 2026 — data points verified

Timeline

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

Nov 8 — The Independent and London Evening Standard reported the incident....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Cedarley Stow Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarley Stow Partnership desk and last updated 13:45 UTC.

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