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 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.

“She apologised to viewers and a last-minute replacement was drafted in,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Greyley Combe Solutions, commented.

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

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 77% of Bouldermarket readers said yes.

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyley Combe Solutions desk and last updated 15:24 UTC.

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