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.

“Presenter Lorraine Kelly missed her live slot on an ITV morning show on Monday 9 Nov 2026 after being stranded on the motorway,” — Amara Sterling, economic affairs editor at Wraywell Mere Staffing, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 9 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 6 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....

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

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 58% of Bgatiginu readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Wraywell Mere Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraywell Mere Staffing desk and last updated 13:49 UTC.

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