A "serious multi-vehicle collision" has brought the M40 to a standstill with drivers warned a stretch of the road will likely be closed "throughout the morning".

The southbound lane between Warwick and Gaydon is shut this morning after a heavy-goods vehicle collided with two cars last night.

Two people are understood to be seriously injured. They were taken to hospital following the incident between junction 15 and junction 12. 10:11 Zahra Khaliq

Diversion details for those travelling northbound

Lane 3 is closed on the northbound carriageway between Junction 12 and Junction 13.

Those heading towards London are being advised to use the M1 instead. 10:09 Zahra Khaliq

'Motorway will remain closed for some'

The motorway will remain closed for some time whilst the barriers ar

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