Motorway closed after lorry crashes into M40 central reservation near Bicester


Drivers have been advised to avoid the motorway and find alternative routes as serious delays are expected.
The accident is believed to have been caused by a lorry crashing into the central reservation.
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Hide AdThames Valley Police and National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene alongside the emergency services.
Traffic on the motorway is stationary and drivers have been warned of delays of an hour and a half.
The road closure has led to a build-up of traffic affecting both Banbury and Bicester.
The accident was first reported at around 12.35pm and is expected to be cleared by around 3.30pm.
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