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Three people have been killed and 11 have been injured in a crash on the M40 in Buckinghamshire. | Three people have been killed and 11 have been injured in a crash on the M40 in Buckinghamshire. |
Between six and eight vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision, at Loudwater flyover, near High Wycombe. | |
The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions four and three, but affected the whole road. | The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions four and three, but affected the whole road. |
Police said the M40 remained closed in both directions in the area and was not expected to re-open until 1630 BST. | |
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. | |
One casualty was airlifted to hospital and the other 10 taken by ambulance, police said. | |
Police said investigations into the collision were ongoing, adding that it appeared a lorry had crossed the central reservation and collided with vehicles travelling the other way. | |
Insp Steve Bridges said: "We are especially interested in anyone who saw a white flatbed lorry loaded with blue pallets travelling northbound from the M25 to junction three at High Wycombe." |