A man died on the M40 this morning after a crash between a lorry and three pedestrians.

The pedestrians had got out of a car that had stopped on the junction 9 slip road of the M40 southbound at around 4.17am.

The M40 was closed between junctions 10 and 9, causing six miles of queues and delaying commuters for more than two hours.

A 27-year-old man died at the scene. Two pedestrians and the male driver of the car were taken to John Radcliffe Hospital for treatment.

Two have since been discharged but one man is still in hospital with serious head injuries.

Investigating officer Det Con Ian Bailey of Thames Valley Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this collision, in which a man has tragically died.

“Anyone who has any information about it should call the 24-hour non-emergency number on 101.”

To give information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • A 45-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in connection with the crash and is currently in custody.