M40 remains closed in both directions between J15 (Warwick) and J12 (Gaydon) after two seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash

Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the motorway near Gaydon tThe M40 in Warwickshire is closed northbound between J11 (Banbury) and J14 and southbound between J15 (Warwick) and J12 (Gaydon) due to a serious multi-vehicle collision which occurred last night (Tuesday) at 7.44pm.

All traffic caught within the closure on the southbound carriageway has now been released.

A National Highways spokesperson said: “The incident involved a heavy goods vehicle which crossed from the northbound carriageway across to the southbound carriageway and subsequently collided with two other vehicles.

“This has caused significant damage to the central reservation barrier and will require emergency repairs once the incident has been dealt with.

“All emergency services including Warwickshire Police are in attendance. National Highways traffic officers have been on the scene.”

The last update from Warwickshire Police at 6.40am this morning (Wednesday) said the area roads remained closed as they continued to work at the scene.

The force gave an update at just after 10.30pm las night which read: “Road closures remain in place on the M40 between J12 and J13 in both directions, due to a multi-vehicle collision earlier this evening.

“Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“We are working as quickly as possible with our partners to recover vehicles and to help those stuck in traffic.

“The road is expected to remain closed into the night to allow emergency services to work at the scene.

“Please follow traffic alerts and diversion details via National Highways.

“Thank you for everyone's patience.”

For diversions visit National Highways.