DRIVERS faced long delays this morning after two lanes closed on the M40 because of a car accident.

A van and lorry had crashed on the hard shoulder, leaving traffic queueing back for five miles. 

Pictures from our live traffic feed showed the accident.

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Emergency services, including two fire engines, were at the scene. 

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Live camera footage from Highways England

It happened on the M40 Southbound, from junction 10 A43 to junction 9 A34 (Bicester).

Traffic was being filed through the outside lane, and drivers were warned to expect delays of 30 minutes.