28/03/2008

Man Arrested Following M40 Crash

A man has been arrested following a serious multiple vehicle crash on the M40 in Oxfordshire.

The crash, which happened shortly before 10:30am on Friday morning, involved two cars and three lorries.

One person was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to a hospital in Coventry by air ambulance.

It is understood that a man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving.

The crash resulted in the closure of the M40 southbound between junction 15 and 11. Two northbound lanes were also closed.

(KMcA)


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