Fire crews called to car ablaze after brakes overheat on M4 (Image: Google Maps)
Emergency services were called to reports of a Vehicle fire on the M4.
At 6:57am on Friday, March 24, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue services received reports of a vehicle fire on the M4 (W) between Junction 13 Chieveley and Junction 14 Shefford Woodlands.
Two fire crews from Newbury Fire Station were sent to the scene.
A spokesperson from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said: "Upon arrival, crews found that the vehicle’s brakes had overheated.
"Crews used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and were on the scene for approximately 35 minutes."
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