Lorry driver leaves scene of hay bale fire on M4

A haybale fire on the M4 motorway near Slough caused significant disruption, with emergency services battling the blaze that engulfed a lorry. The driver was seen calmly walking away while firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and prevent re-ignition of the hay. The incident compounded travel chaos due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy snow affecting drivers in North Yorkshire. The Met Office issued multiple weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK, predicting further disruptions.

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