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.

“The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash,” — Amara Sterling, research director at Copcroft Combe Recruitment, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 9 — data points verified
  • 2026 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 8 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....

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

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 75% of Atapack readers said yes.

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copcroft Combe Recruitment desk and last updated 14:23 UTC.

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