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Drivers told to avoid M40 southbound after smash
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| Drivers are being told to avoid the M40 |
MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid the southbound carriageway of the M40 after a major collision this afternoon.
Three cars were involved in a collision shortly before 2pm between junctions 2, Beaconsfield, and 1A, which links to the M25.
Scroll down for more pictures of the scene.
All three lanes of traffic are stationary from junction 2, which has been shut off by police and delays are reported on the northbound carriageway.
A male in his 40s was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford after being trapped for 45 minutes, said Marc Lister, spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service.
He said paramedics worked "furiously" to stabalise the man, who had suffered a head injury.
A woman in her 40s was taken by ambulance to Wexham Park Hospital, Slough with a head injury.
A male in another car was treated at the scene for minor, injuries, he said.
The three were alone in the vehicles, he said, and three ambulances and a rapid respond car were dispatched to the scene.
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| Drivers are being told to avoid the M40 |
Mr Lister said: "A passing-by doctor stopped to help and scene and provided a great deal of assistance."
Drivers have been asked to avoid the southbound stretch, and Buckinghamshire County Council says all drivers heading south on the M40 should leave the motorway and find an alternative route.
James Wright, press officer for the Highways Agency, added: "We have set variable message signs all the way down the carriageway to let people know, to encourage them to plot an alternative route."
Police are now escorting traffic from the carriageway.
4:06pm Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: G Bourne End, Bourne End on 4:30pm Fri 9 May 08
Unfortunately j3 was still open half an hour ago and my wife has joined the stationary traffic, so people should not take this as an indication the road is open again.
Unfortunately j3 was still open half an hour ago and my wife has joined the stationary traffic, so people should not take this as an indication the road is open again.
Posted by: kazza, high wycombe on 5:51pm Fri 9 May 08
traffic is now backed up as far as stokenchurch
please pray for those injured in the crash. our thoughts are with their family and hope they recover from their injuries
traffic is now backed up as far as stokenchurch
please pray for those injured in the crash. our thoughts are with their family and hope they recover from their injuries
Posted by: matthewjohn, highwycombe on 7:50pm Fri 9 May 08
traffic still back to stokenchurch at 6.45pm
traffic still back to stokenchurch at 6.45pm
Posted by: Ron Schreck on 10:35pm Fri 9 May 08
Please, Please, Please, always remember to buckle up with your seat belts. Two drivers with major head injuries. Looking at the pictures, there is extensive damage to the front of both cars. Cant tell if the airbags deployed. Hopefully there will be a thorough investigation into this crash and hopefully the report to the public will say if all persons or not were wearing their seatbelts. It's so easy to not buckle up thinking that you are protected by airbags, but airbags can only do so much. Pray that these people recover.
Please, Please, Please, always remember to buckle up with your seat belts. Two drivers with major head injuries. Looking at the pictures, there is extensive damage to the front of both cars. Cant tell if the airbags deployed. Hopefully there will be a thorough investigation into this crash and hopefully the report to the public will say if all persons or not were wearing their seatbelts. It's so easy to not buckle up thinking that you are protected by airbags, but airbags can only do so much. Pray that these people recover.
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