LONDON, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Two people died after a collision between a lorry and a minibus on Thursday on the motorway in Britain's Berkshire region near London.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that two passengers in the minibus died at the scene and nine others were injured in the crash that happened in the afternoon.

Three other passengers in the minibus including the driver have been taken to hospital with serious injuries, said the police.

The M4 motorway was closed in both directions as three air ambulances rushed to the rescue.