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A crash on the M40 has caused an oil spill, forcing the emergency services to close the road.
Drivers have been warned to avoid the northbound carriageway between Junction 10 and Junction 11 this morning (Wednesday) following the crash.
According to Highways England, the initial crash was followed by a secondary collision in the same location.
REMINDER - The #M40 north between J10 and J11 remains closed following an earlier collision, which resulted in a substantial amount of debris and a large oil spillage.
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) August 10, 2022
There are 40 minute delays on approach to the closure, more info can be found here - https://t.co/cxhTsVAmMP. pic.twitter.com/0c4wsmjneb
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As a result of the two crashes, a large fuel spillage and a "substantial" amount of debris has spread across the highway.
Thames Valley Police are on the scene and managing the road closure.
South Central Ambulance Service are also present.
Motorists are being diverted via the A43 and A422.
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