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Crash closes M40 in Oxfordshire Crash closes M40 route to London
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An accident has closed the southbound side of the M40 in Oxfordshire. An accident has closed the southbound side of the M40 north-west of London.
The carriageway has been shut between junctions five and six after several vehicles were involved in the collision, one of which caught fire. The carriageway has been shut between junctions 6-5 near Stokenchurch after several vehicles were involved in the collision, one of which caught fire.
Fire, police and ambulance services are on the scene; however, it is not clear if anyone has been injured.Fire, police and ambulance services are on the scene; however, it is not clear if anyone has been injured.
Motorists are being turned back on the motorway, with possible problems for people heading for London airports. The route is expected to reopen at midday.Motorists are being turned back on the motorway, with possible problems for people heading for London airports. The route is expected to reopen at midday.