Lorry Carrying Rock Salt Overturns on M40

Fire crews from Bicester, Kidlington, and Woodstock rushed to the M40 between Junction 9 and 8A after a lorry carrying rock salt overturned just after 10:30 this morning.

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Firefighters joined forces with Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service, and the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service to secure the scene. Highways England is currently managing the ongoing cleanup.

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Thankfully, the driver escaped with only minor injuries. However, the M40 remains closed between Junction 9 and 8A, causing serious traffic delays.

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