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M40 closed after fatal collision M40 partly reopens after crash
(about 2 hours later)
The M40 has been closed in both directions between Bicester and Banbury after a fatal collision. The M40 has partly reopened between Bicester and Banbury after a fatal collision.
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 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 needed time to cool before being moved. One of the vehicles involved was carrying oxyacetylene gas canisters and the motorway was closed until 1300 BST.
Police said the motorway was likely to remain closed for several hours. Police said two lanes reopened northbound, but said the southbound lanes would be closed until 1500 BST.
The Highways Agency said the closure was in place between junction nine and 11. The Highways Agency said the closure was in place between junctions 10 and 11.
Heavy traffic in the area was affecting minor roads and the centres of Banbury and Bicester. Heavy traffic in the area affected 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.Stagecoach said some of its bus services had been affected and people should check its website before travelling.