One of the UK’s busiest motorways has been forced to close in part – just on day before Christmas – after a lorry overturned, sparking travel chaos as people rush home for the big day.
A major motorway has closed in part, sparking travel chaos just one day before Christmas.
The HGV overturned on the M40 in Oxfordshire. All lanes between junctions J8A and J6 have been closed as a result, causing chaos for those driving home for December 25.
Traffic queues are reportedly going back as far as junction 9. Drivers in the area have been told to expect delays of up to 45 minutes.
The crash took place in the early hours on Tuesday morning between junctions 7 and 6.
Craig Sowden, operations manager for National Highways’ East region, said: “This collision has left an HGV balancing precariously over a footpath used by members of the public below.”
“We have looked at all possible options but the only way to manage this situation safely is to close the carriageway.”
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