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

The M40 motorway crash today live

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.

“She apologised to viewers and a last-minute replacement was drafted in,” — Andreas Mercer, staff writer at Elmley Bury Practice, commented.

By the Numbers

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

Timeline

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

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

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 80% of Uqewylpyzkg-b689 readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmley Bury Practice desk and last updated 13:45 UTC.

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