A CAR accident happened on the M4 this morning (Sunday), as heavy snowfall gripped the town.

The driver lost control of her vehicle between junction 5 and junction 6 of the M4 at 6pm this morning. A fire engine from Slough fire station was dispatched to the scene.

The driver had only minor injuries, but the fire crew waited with her until paramedics arrived to take her to hospital.

The fire service was on the scene for about an hour.