M4 road rage incident sees man’s van kicked at junction
The incident took place at around 8.30am on Monday morning, October 21, when one driver came to a stop at the M4's Junction 17 traffic lights.
The male driver who was heading towards Chippenham exited his van while waiting at the traffic lights on the roundabout and tried to open another man's locked van door.
When he was unable to get in, the rage-filled driver began forcefully pulling on the door, kicking the van, and damaged a wing mirror.
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— Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) November 1, 2024[4]Police have now described the incident as 'road rage' and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed it happen or who could have dashcam footage to come forward.
"We are appealing for witnesses after an incident of road rage at Junction 17 of the M4 which took place at 8.20am on October 21," said a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police.
"If you witnessed this incident, please contact 101 quoting crime reference number 54240124082."
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