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.

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.”

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