A MALE lorry driver had to be released from his vehicle after an accident on the M40 this afternoon.

It is believed the lorry was the only vehicle involved in the accident and the driver was injured.

The crash happened between junction 4 Handy Cross and junction 5 Stokenchurch.

According to traffic reports, the accident has now been cleared.

Thames Valley Police and South Bucks Ambulance Service have not yet commented on the situation.