Traffic chaos as lorry crashes into M40 barrier near junction 2 for Beaconsfield and sheds its load

All lanes on the London bound carriageway were closed after a lorry crashed into the central reservation at J2 A355 (Beaconsfield), with vehicles queuing back to J5 A40 (Stokenchurch).

They have now reopened and delays are clearing, Highways England has said.

The incident happened at around 7am and Transport for Bucks said the road was expected to be closed for around three to four hours.

Some of the lorry’s load spilled onto the northbound carriageway which was affecting lane four until 7.35 am.

Drivers were being advised to take alternative routes and buses in the High Wycombe and Beaconsfield areas were subject to "serious delays."

Bucks Fire, which was called out to the scene, said no-one was trapped or injured.

All lanes open and collision cleared  on the #M40 southbound within J2 #Buckinghamshire. Traffic flowing with slight delays remaining but these are clearing steadily. Have a safe journey pic.twitter.com/4moXfnDOnp

— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) May 2, 2018

The #M40 is now reopening! https://t.co/8U8z6ZuQ5w

— Transport for Bucks (@tfbalerts) May 2, 2018

Bus routes in the High Wycombe and Beaconsfield areas subject to serious delay. https://t.co/zxdEBgItGg

— Buses in Bucks (@bucksbuses) May 2, 2018

#M40 at #Beaconsfield southbound is closed completely and is expected to be for another 3-4 hours. There are currently delays on surrounding roads and alternative routes. Please avoid area if possible and please RT.

— Transport for Bucks (@tfbalerts) May 2, 2018