Crash causes delays on M40 motorway between High Wycombe and Loudwater (Image: Highways England)
A CRASH on the M40 motorway has caused huge tailbacks this afternoon following heavy rain.
The incident happened between Junction 4 High Wycombe and Junction 3 Loudwater.
Highways England closed two lanes of the motorway due to the crash which caused three miles of traffic.
The M40 has reopened since following a 20-minute clear-up.
Drivers have been warned there are 30-minute delays but this should already be starting to ease.
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