M40 back open following closure to deal with lorry and van crash

THE M40 in south Warwickshire was closed for hours today (Friday) following a crash involving a van and a lorry.

The incident happened on the northbound section between J13 (Barford) and J14 (Bishop's Tachbrook) with reported delays for motorists of around two hours.

The road was reoepned on Friday afternoon.

Emergency services, including Warwickshire Police, as well as National Highways traffic officers attended the scene, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

One eyewitness told the Herald that a van could be seen partially underneath a tanker.

Earlier a spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: "We're are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the northbound stretch of the M40 .

"The road was expected to be closed for at least the next few hours, so please avoid the area and follow diversions where possible."