A child remains in a critical condition in hospital after a horror minibus crash on the M4 that killed a six-year-old boy and seriously injured five other youngsters.
The motorway in Berkshire was locked down in both directions when a Ford Transit overturned on the slip road from Junction 10 to the A329M near Reading at around 2.45pm on Sunday.
Police tonight confirmed five children are still in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries while another is in a critical condition.
A boy, 6, was pronounced dead at the scene, with his next of kin currently receiving support from specially trained officers.
Other occupants suffered minor injuries, but they have since been discharged from hospital.
Thames Valley Police detectives have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, but no arrests have been made.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ‘Firstly, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family of the child who sadly died in this collision.
‘A full investigation has been launched in order to understand what caused the collision.
‘We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it, to please get in touch.
‘Anyone with any dash-cam footage, please upload it to our dedicated online portal.
‘Anyone who has information should call 101 or make an online report, via our website, quoting reference number 43250230402.
‘Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.’
South Central Ambulance Service sent six ambulances and five critical care units to the scene, while Thames Valley Air Ambulance sent a helicopter and a critical care response vehicle.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service was also in attendance as emergency services rushed to help.