Police update on hospitalised lorry driver after major M40 crash

Thames Valley Police (TVP) was called to a crash in which a lorry overturned at around noon on Monday. This occurred on the southbound carriageway between junctions nine and 10 near Bicester[1].  The stretch of motorway was closed in both directions throughout the evening and did not reopen until 10pm.

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Thames Valley Air Ambulance landed at the scene to provide advanced critical care as a large recovery operation took place after damage to the central reservation.

An update on the condition of the lorry driver has now been provided by Thames Valley Police.  A spokesperson for the force said: "The driver of the HGV remains in hospital." Help support trusted local news

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References

  1. ^ Bicester (www.oxfordmail.co.uk)
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