Part of the M40 is closed this morning after a serious crash this morning.
Thames Valley Police has closed the northbound lanes between junctions 8 and 9 after the crash, which happened at around 6am.
Officers said it would be closed for 'a considerable period of time'.
⚠️ROAD CLOSED ⚠️
— TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) March 5, 2021
We have closed the M40 northbound between junction 8 and junction 9 following a serious road traffic collision which occurred just at 6am
The road will be closed for a considerable period of time.
Please find an alternative route.
More details later. pic.twitter.com/Elrn2TeSG1
Taking to Twitter, the Roads Policing Team warned drivers to take an 'alternative route'.
South Central Ambulance Service tweeted: "We are working with Thames Valley Police & Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service at a serious road traffic collision on the M40 northbound between J8-J9 that occurred around 6am."
And Highways England wrote: "The M40 northbound has been closed J8 (Oxford) - J9 (Bicester) following a multiple vehicle collision.
"All emergency services are working at the scene.
"If your journey is essential please allow extra time this morning."
More details to follow.
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