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One person has died in a crash involving two lorries on the M40 in Oxfordshire. A man was trapped and died in a crash involving two lorries on the M40 in Oxfordshire.
The two heavy goods vehicles collided shortly after 0200 GMT on the northbound carriageway between junctions six and eight. The two heavy goods vehicles collided shortly after 0200 GMT on the northbound carriageway between junctions six and seven.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said one of the drivers was trapped in his vehicle and died. The other driver was not injured. A German lorry collided with a Polish lorry that is believed to have been parked in a lay-by at the time.
The motorway was closed and diversions were put in place. The German driver, who was in his 40s, died at the scene. The Polish driver was unhurt.
Sgt Jack Hawkins, of Thames Valley Police, said: "The motorway was shut for around four hours while the scene was investigated.
"If anyone saw this accident and has not spoken to the police it is vital they do so, so we can ascertain what the cause of the collision was."
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to release the German driver, who was trapped in his cab, but he died at the scene.