Part of M40 closed after car hits barrier

4:49pm Friday 8th March 2013 in News By James Nadal

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PART of the M40 is shut this afternoon after a car hit the central reservation.

Two lanes between junction 2 Beaconsfield and junction 1a of the M25 turn off going towards London have been closed after the accident at 4pm.

Some oil from the Vauxhall corsa was spilt across the motorway, with a clean up operation taking place to remove this and debris from the car.

The Highways Agency, police and the ambulance service have been attending.

Police said one woman had suffered an arm injury and reported at 5.08pm that the car had been moved to the lay by.

The Highways Agency reported it was only a slight injury and only one car was involved.

The lanes closed were the two closest to the central reservation.

Motorists have been facing 15 minute delays currently as rush hour approaches.

Conditions were expected to return to normal from 6pm.

Comments (6)

2:50pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Kiwipuss says...

It amazes me even now, how any drivers travelling along a relatively straight road ends up steering into the crash barrier.
Using a mobile phone..More than likely.
Asleep...could have.
Driving too fast...always!
There are many instances when alot of drivers just don't care when they get behind their wheel. They exit the motorways at the last second, without considering the three times 100yrd markers!, the lack of using their indicators is rife on our roads especially when changing lanes. The law should come down much harder on these irrisponsible drivers and educate them.
It amazes me even now, how any drivers travelling along a relatively straight road ends up steering into the crash barrier. Using a mobile phone..More than likely. Asleep...could have. Driving too fast...always! There are many instances when alot of drivers just don't care when they get behind their wheel. They exit the motorways at the last second, without considering the three times 100yrd markers!, the lack of using their indicators is rife on our roads especially when changing lanes. The law should come down much harder on these irrisponsible drivers and educate them. Kiwipuss

9:43pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Katieborrey85 says...

I'm the lady who reported my accident which was an accident involving my fors mondeo and an Audi A6 and no I wasn't on my mobile!! There were 2 other cars involved the car 2 up from me was swearving all over the place and the Audi slammed his brakes on and I broke but couldn't control it as I was doing about 50-60 mph and ended up hitting into the back of him, I had my two kids in the car and I'm disgusted with what happened! The M40 is a joke!! The Audi pulled over but as soon as they knew we were ok they drove off before the police could arrive!! I believe I was part of a scam and I will be reporting it tomorrow to the police, as I'm suffering with neck back and hand injures as present so haven't been able to report it as I was ambulanced to Wexham park. People shouldn't write negative comments until they know the true story
I'm the lady who reported my accident which was an accident involving my fors mondeo and an Audi A6 and no I wasn't on my mobile!! There were 2 other cars involved the car 2 up from me was swearving all over the place and the Audi slammed his brakes on and I broke but couldn't control it as I was doing about 50-60 mph and ended up hitting into the back of him, I had my two kids in the car and I'm disgusted with what happened! The M40 is a joke!! The Audi pulled over but as soon as they knew we were ok they drove off before the police could arrive!! I believe I was part of a scam and I will be reporting it tomorrow to the police, as I'm suffering with neck back and hand injures as present so haven't been able to report it as I was ambulanced to Wexham park. People shouldn't write negative comments until they know the true story Katieborrey85

9:45pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Katieborrey85 says...

Plus I believe my accident was confused with the other 2 that happened all on the same stretch Friday night and I hope all others were as lucky as me!
Plus I believe my accident was confused with the other 2 that happened all on the same stretch Friday night and I hope all others were as lucky as me! Katieborrey85

10:21pm Sun 10 Mar 13

LoggedOn says...

Katieborrey85 wrote:
I'm the lady who reported my accident which was an accident involving my fors mondeo and an Audi A6 and no I wasn't on my mobile!! There were 2 other cars involved the car 2 up from me was swearving all over the place and the Audi slammed his brakes on and I broke but couldn't control it as I was doing about 50-60 mph and ended up hitting into the back of him, I had my two kids in the car and I'm disgusted with what happened! The M40 is a joke!! The Audi pulled over but as soon as they knew we were ok they drove off before the police could arrive!! I believe I was part of a scam and I will be reporting it tomorrow to the police, as I'm suffering with neck back and hand injures as present so haven't been able to report it as I was ambulanced to Wexham park. People shouldn't write negative comments until they know the true story
Isn't that why we learn braking distances when we learn to drive? So we leave a safe braking distance to give us time to stop if the car in front stops suddenly?
[quote][p][bold]Katieborrey85[/bold] wrote: I'm the lady who reported my accident which was an accident involving my fors mondeo and an Audi A6 and no I wasn't on my mobile!! There were 2 other cars involved the car 2 up from me was swearving all over the place and the Audi slammed his brakes on and I broke but couldn't control it as I was doing about 50-60 mph and ended up hitting into the back of him, I had my two kids in the car and I'm disgusted with what happened! The M40 is a joke!! The Audi pulled over but as soon as they knew we were ok they drove off before the police could arrive!! I believe I was part of a scam and I will be reporting it tomorrow to the police, as I'm suffering with neck back and hand injures as present so haven't been able to report it as I was ambulanced to Wexham park. People shouldn't write negative comments until they know the true story[/p][/quote]Isn't that why we learn braking distances when we learn to drive? So we leave a safe braking distance to give us time to stop if the car in front stops suddenly? LoggedOn

11:01pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Katieborrey85 says...

I did have a good distance if I can get the CCTV then people would understand what happened it was all very very weird!!! My car skidded if u must know and I had no chance!!
I did have a good distance if I can get the CCTV then people would understand what happened it was all very very weird!!! My car skidded if u must know and I had no chance!! Katieborrey85

11:03pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Katieborrey85 says...

http://www.1stdrive.
com/Crashforcash.htm

I believe I was a victim of this!!
http://www.1stdrive. com/Crashforcash.htm I believe I was a victim of this!! Katieborrey85

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