FIREFIGHTERS released a man from a vehicle after a crash on the M40 this afternoon.

Three fire crews from High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross were called to the M40 motorway between Junction 2 and 4 at 12.07pm today.

Firefighters said they released a "physically trapped male" using hydraulic rescue equipment.

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All three emergency services are in attendance and the motorway is stil closed for investigation works.

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue service has advised the public to "to avoid the area and where possible take alternative travel routes."