The police have made a fourth arrest after a woman in her 20s ‘tragically’ died in the M40 crash.

She sadly died of her injuries at the scene after a smash between a blue Volkswagen Golf and a white Ford Transit (tipper) near Beaconsfield yesterday (May 22).

The fatal smash happened between junctions 2 and 3 on the northbound carriageway shortly after 12noon. 

Yesterday the police arrested a 35-year-old man, a 32-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, all from Carshalton, Surrey.

The 20-year-old woman has now been released under investigation, and the two others have been released on bail, a Thames Valley Police spokesperson confirmed.

A police spokesperson said: “A further arrest, a 23-year-old man from Mitcham, Surrey, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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“He has also now been released on bail while the investigation continues.”

The police urged social media users not to share images of the crash scene, which closed the motorway for hours.

Those with information are asked to get in touch with Thames Valley Police online, calling 101 or through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 43230223925.