M40 delays: Motorway closed after car fire near Stokenchurch and High Wycombe heading to London

The M40 has been shut following a car fire

Motorists have been warned of long delays after a car caught fire on the M40. National Highways said lane one of three is now closed southbound between Junction 5 (Stokenchurch) and Junction 4 (High Wycombe) for recovery and clear up works.

The traffic service said: “There are long delays of 50 mins and approximately seven miles of congestion. Thank you for your patience.”

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