UPDATE: M40 reopens seven hours after 'serious collision' with lorry and car

By James Smith 8th May 2024

Local News by James Smith 8th May 2024

Emergency services were first called to the scene at 3am (image via SWNS)

The M40 has finally reopened near Leamington following a "serious collision" between a car and a lorry in the early hours of this morning (May 8).

Emergency services were first called to the scene between junctions 12 and 13 at 3am this morning.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service left at 4.15am but Warwickshire Police has been conducting an investigation since.

But now an update from National Highways says the road is full open again.

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