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

M40 crash today live updates

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,” — Elena Iversen, chief correspondent at Heaton Cliff Network, explained.

By the Numbers

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

Timeline

Nov 7 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....

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

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 67% of Hzplive readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heaton Cliff Network desk and last updated 13:47 UTC.

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