Coach driver, 78, dies in M25 crash after 'suffering medical episode'

Coach driver, 78, dies in M25 crash after ‘suffering a medical episode’ and veering across three lanes into the central reservation – as six teenagers also suffer minor injuries

  • The Mercedes Benz coach crashed near junction 14 for the M4 this morning 
  • The driver suffered a suspected medical episode and died at the scene
  • Six teenage girls suffered minor injuries but did not need hospital treatment
  • Thames Valley Police are not treating the crash as suspicious at this time

A 78-year-old coach driver died in a crash on the M25 after suffering ‘a medical episode’ and veering across three lanes into the central reservation today. 

Six teenage girls were also injured but did not require hospital treatment.  

The Mercedes Benz coach came to a stop on the hard shoulder of the busy motorway at around 8.55am near junction 14 for the M4 and Heathrow Airport. 

The driver, a 78-year-old man, suffered a suspected medical episode and sadly died at the scene despite the efforts of South Central Ambulance Service.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses of the crash. 

A 78-year-old coach driver died in a crash on the M25 after suffering ‘a medical episode’ and veering across three lanes into the central reservation today. Pictured: The M25 near the junction for the M4, where the crash took place

Investigating officer PC Jonathan Housby, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: ‘Firstly, our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones and everyone else involved in this road traffic collision.

‘It is thought to have been caused by a medical episode and is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

‘I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

‘I’d also ask anyone with a dash-cam who was in the area just prior to or at the time of the collision to check any footage in case it has captured something that could help our investigation.

‘You can make a report online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 43220397531.

‘Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.’

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