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Fatal crash closes M40 to London Fatal crash closes M40 to London
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A driver has died in a crash on the M40 motorway on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, closing the London-bound carriageway. A fatal crash on the M40 motorway on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire closed the London-bound carriageway for several hours.
A Daf lorry was in collision with a Ford Transit van between junction six for Lewknor and junction five for Stokenchurch in the early hours. A man was killed when the Ford Transit van he was driving was in collision with a Daf lorry early on Saturday.
The male driver of the van died as a result of the crash. The road was closed between junction six for Lewknor and junction five for Stokenchurch until 1300 GMT.
The carriageway is expected to remain closed for several hours. Diversions are in place. All lanes have reopened but motorists were warned to expect delays as far back as junction 8 for Oxford.
Motorists are being turned back on the motorway, causing problems for people heading for London airports. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.