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Two men die in M40 motorway crash near Oxford Two men die in M40 motorway crash near Oxford
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Long traffic queues have built up on the approach to the crash sceneLong traffic queues have built up on the approach to the crash scene
Two men have died in a crash that has closed a motorway. Two men died in a crash that closed a motorway for nearly 20 hours.
Police said they were called at 22:40 GMT on Monday to the M40 between junction 9 for Bicester and junction 8A for Wheatley. Police said they were called at 22:40 GMT on Monday to the M40 between junction 9 for Bicester and junction 8A for Wheatley.
The men died at the scene and two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries, Thames Valley Police said.The men died at the scene and two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries, Thames Valley Police said.
The stretch of motorway, which passes through both Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, is expected to be closed for most of the day, National Highways said. The stretch of motorway, which passes through both Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, was closed for most of Tuesday and reopened at about 18:10, National Highways said.
The highways authority said Thames Valley Police remained at the scene carrying out collision investigation work. The highways authority said Thames Valley Police carried 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 morning's peak travel period and into the afternoon," it added. Diversions around Oxford were in place and heavy traffic built up on the A34, A40 and A4142.
Motorists have been advised to divert towards Oxford, where heavy traffic has built up on the A34, A40 and A4142.
National Highways said drivers should consider delaying their journeys.
The A34 near Abingdon was also shut on Monday night while police investigated a "sudden death".The A34 near Abingdon was also shut on Monday night while police investigated a "sudden death".
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