M40 crash: Long delays between Junction 5 Stokenchurch and Junction 4 High Wycombe after 'serious' collision

Two lanes on the M40 south have been shut following a collision
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Motorists have been warned of long delays on the M40 following a serious collision on Wednesday afternoon. National Highways said lanes two and three are closed southbound between Junction 5 in Stokenchurch and Junction 5 in High Wycombe. Lane three north is also closed, it added.

National Highways said: "The lanes remain closed for emergency barrier repairs following a collision. There are 50 min delays above normal travel time south. Traffic flowing well north."

It said normal traffic conditions are expected between 6pm and 6.15pm on Wednesday.

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