INTRODUCTION

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SUMMARY

A single carriageway lane has been shut following a car fire on the M40 in the southbound direction between Junction 9 and Junction 8A.

The road is experiencing moderate congestion.

AA UPDATE

The AA reported that one lane was closed due to a vehicle fire on the M40 in the southbound direction between Junction 9 A34 (Bicester) and Junction 8A A418 (Oxford Services / Thame / Aylesbury). Traffic was coping well.

The organisation added that there were delays of seven minutes, with delays increasing on the M40 in the southbound direction between Junction 9 A34 (Bicester) and Junction 8A A418 (Oxford Services / Thame / Aylesbury). The average speed was ten miles per hour.

AA MAP

An AA map indicates queuing traffic building up on the motorway.

(Image: AA)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS UPDATE

National Highways indicated the situation should clear within the next half hour.

FIRE SERVICE APPROACHED

Representatives have been in touch with the fire service for comment regarding the occurrence.

SITUATION CONTINUES

Both National Highways and the AA confirm the incident remains active. National Highways suggests a conclusion is imminent.

FIRE SERVICE STATEMENT

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue stated that the service was called today at 1:44pm, sending three fire engines to the M40 between Junction 9 and Junction 8A. At the location there was a vehicle that had been destroyed by fire. The hard shoulder and lane one were closed as a precaution. Crews departed at 2:41pm.

Whether any injuries occurred has not yet been verified.

AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTACTED

The ambulance service has been approached for information about the event.

LIVE COVERAGE CONCLUDED

National Highways and the AA both indicate the incident has now concluded. Should any additional relevant information come to light, we will share it.

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