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 two hours. 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,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Copstone Ton Recruitment, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

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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....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copstone Ton Recruitment desk and last updated 13:41 UTC.

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