Driver in hospital after lorry overturns on M40 in Oxfordshire

A man has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the M40 near Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Photographs from the scene show the vehicle severely damaged, laying on its side.

The northbound carriageway, between Junction 9 for Bicester and Junction 10 for Brackley, was closed for the majority of Friday (June 7).

The motorway reopened in both directions just after 6pm.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Thankfully nobody was seriously injured and the driver is now in the care of South Central Ambulance Service."

Three fire crews from Bicester, Kidlington and Oxford were sent to the scene on Friday morning.

In a post on X, National Highways said there were 60 minute delays in both directions as barrier and carriageway repairs took place. These have now been completed.

In a statement Thames Valley Police said: "This was a damage only collision and is being managed by Highways. The lorry driver suffered a minor injury."

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