Chaos on major motorway as four-vehicle crash prompts 90-minute delays
Drivers on a major motorway are facing long delays after a horror crash involving four vehicles. The M40 was closed this morning southbound between Junction 1a (M25) and J1 (Denham) with tailbacks of four miles. The motorway has since reopened, but delays of up to 90 minutes currently remain, National Highways said.
TL;DR
- M40 southbound closed between Junction 1a (M25) and J1 (Denham) due to a four-vehicle crash.
- Delays of up to 90 minutes and seven miles of congestion remain after the road reopened.
- The incident was reported at 5:45 am by Thames Valley Police and resulted in minor injuries.
- National Highways advised drivers to allow extra journey time or re-route.