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M40 SHUT after crash with closure expected to continue until the afternoon as drivers forced on long diversion

A MAJOR motorway has been shut following a serious crash just after midnight. 

The M40 has been closed in both directions from junction 9 to junction 8.

Map showing M40 motorway closure due to an accident.
National Highways

The location of the closure[/caption]

It has caused a buildup of traffic and serious disruption for commuters on Tuesday morning.

The closure is expected to continue for hours.

Drivers have been forced onto a long diversion as cops carry out an investigation into the collision.

National Highways posted an update on their website which read: “The M40 is closed in both directions between J9 (Bicester) and J8A (Tiddington) following a serious collision.

“Traffic caught within the closures has been released via a combination of rearward relief and being escorted slowly past the scene.

“Thames Valley Police are on scene and carrying out collision investigation work.

“Although there is currently no estimate for a re-opening time available it is expected that the road will remain closed throughout this mornings peak travel period and into the afternoon.”

M40 motorway traffic near Bicester and Oxford.
Alamy

The M40 motorway between junction 9 and 10 (stock)[/caption]

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