A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M40 in Bucks.

A man in his forties has passed away following the collision, which took place at around 5.53pm on Monday 31 January on the motorway between Junction 2 and Junction 1A.

The crash involved a black Harley Davidson motorcycle, a black Mitsubishi and a red Peugeot.

The family of the motorcyclist, who is from Hertfordshire, are being supported by specially trained officers.

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The M40 southbound was closed for several hours on Monday evening while an investigation took place, but it has since been reopened.

Thames Valley Police has appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward and aid with inquiries.

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Investigating officer, PC Darren Baker, from the Serious Collision Unit, based at Bicester police station, said: “I am appealing to anybody who was driving on the M40 Southbound from junction 2 around the time of the collision to please check their dash-cam footage and contact Thames Valley Police if it has captured the incident or the vehicles in the moments before.

“I would also urge anyone who witnessed this incident to get in touch.

“You can do so by calling 101, or report online, quoting incident reference number 43220046205.”