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M40 closed after fatal collision M40 closed after fatal collision
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The M40 has been closed in both directions between Bicester and Banbury after a fatal collision.The M40 has been closed in both directions between Bicester and Banbury after a fatal collision.
One person died when a lorry was in collision with two other vehicles before it crashed through the central reservation at around 0600 BST. One person died when two lorries and a van collided at around 0600 BST. One of the lorries crashed through the motorway's central barrier.
One of the vehicles involved was carrying oxyacetylene gas canisters. The fire service said they need time to cool before being moved. One of the vehicles involved was carrying oxyacetylene gas canisters. The fire service said they needed time to cool before being moved.
The motorway was likely to be closed until late morning or early afternoon. Police said the motorway was likely to remain closed for several hours.
The closure is in place between junction nine and 11, according to the Highways Agency. The Highways Agency said the closure was in place between junction nine and 11.
Heavy traffic in the area was affecting minor roads and the centres of Banbury and Bicester.
Stagecoach said some of its bus services had been affected and people should check its website before travelling.