23rd January 2023
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that two people have died in the collision on the M40 in Buckinghamshire today.
The collision, involving multiple vehicles, took place between junctions four and five of the motorway at around 8.15am.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "Officers attended a report of an RTC involving multiple vehicles at around 8.15am today. Sadly two people have died. Their next of kin has been informed. Two more people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"A further 10 people sustained minor injuries, some of whom have been taken to hospital. If anyone saw what happened, or has any dash-cam footage, who has not yet spoken to officers, please get in touch."
A statement from Highways England added: "Thames Valley Police, Fire, Ambulance Services and National Highways Traffic Officers attended with Thames Valley Air Ambulance landing on the northbound carriageway.
"The northbound carriageway was also closed, but reopened circa 11:30.
"Due to the nature of the incident, Thames Valley Police are carrying out collision investigation work.
"Once complete, vehicle recovery and carriageway clean-up work can begin. The closure is expected to be protracted and in place for a considerable time today."
Detective Chief Inspector Mike Bettington, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the two people who died.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage, to please get in touch.
“You can do this by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43230032159.”
