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.

“Traffic is blocked in both directions and drivers face delays of up to 90 minutes,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Oakburn Stow Analytics, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 90 — sources cross-checked
  • 9 — reports filed
  • 2026 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 9 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....

Nov 10 — The Independent and London Evening Standard reported the incident....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 48% of Airus readers said yes.

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakburn Stow Analytics desk and last updated 15:49 UTC.

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