PICTURE UPDATE: Firefighters race to lorry blaze on M40 northbound between J2 (Beaconsfield) and J3 (Loudwater)

Bucks Fire tweeted to say crews were on their way to the scene between J2 (Beaconsfield) and J3 (Loudwater).

One lane is still closed and traffic was being held, but has how been released, with drivers being warned of delays back to J1A and advised to allow extra travel time.

Bucks Fire confirmed no-one is injured but the lorry cab has been "destroyed".

Firefighters used two hose reels and four sets of breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.

Pictures from today's lorry fire on M40 between junctions 2 and 3. No-one hurt. Trailer containing timber detached to limit damage pic.twitter.com/ZT6dGGsLVc

— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) March 1, 2017

1 (of 4) lanes now closed #M40 N/B J2 (#Beaconsfield) + J3. Fire extinguished. Congestion back to J1A. Allow time.

— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) March 1, 2017

Beaconsfield M40 North Bound,  J2 -J3 2x lanes closed causing local congestion. Avoid area if possible.

— Transport for Bucks (@tfbalerts) March 1, 2017

M40 lorry fire: Picture update from @BTPPaddington https://t.co/Q8GZamA3EO

— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) March 1, 2017

M40 vehicle fire update: No-one injured. Two hose reels and four sets of breathing apparatus in use. Lorry cab destroyed

— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) March 1, 2017

#M40 northbound, traffic now held J2 +  J3 to enable @Bucksfire tackle a HGV fire. We'll keep you updated. Delays are building.

— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) March 1, 2017

2 lanes closed #M40 N/B J2 (#Beaconsfield) + J3, due to a HGV fire @Bucksfire + @ThamesVP on scene. Please expect delays.

— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) March 1, 2017

Latest incident: Firefighters have been called to report of lorry on fire on M40 northbound between 2 (Beaconsfield) and 3 (Loudwater)

— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) March 1, 2017