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The driver of an autism school minibus involved in a motorway crash with a lorry has died. The minibus driver, a member of staff at Prior’s Court Foundation school for children with autism in Berkshire, died in hospital following the crash on the M4 on Thursday afternoon, Thames Valley Police said. Karyn Romeis, who is stuck in the eastbound queue behind the crash, said people "have been out of their cars for over an hour" and are now getting out to walk on the opposite carriageway. They earlier said: ‘On Thursday 11 October, at around 13.40 Prior’s Court received a call from Thames Valley Police informing us that one of our minibuses had been involved in a serious road traffic collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the M4, between J14 at Hungerford and Junction 13 at Chieveley. Specially-trained family liaison officers are providing support to the families and we are in regular contact with the school.”

Anyone who saw the crash or has dash-cam footage is urged to contact the police on 101. ‘The three young adults present received less serious injuries, and also attended hospital for assessment and treatment.’

Post mortem examination were due to be carried out and inquests opened and adjourned by the Berkshire Coroner Heidi Connor within the next week. Another two staff members remain in a critical condition in hospital, while one pupil required surgery on their leg and a further two escaped with minor injuries.
Three people are killed and two are injured after a lorry crashes into a minibus in Thatcham, England.