Two people dead in eight-vehicle crash on M40 in Buckinghamshire

Two people have died in serious crash involving eight vehicles on the M40 southbound, police said.

It happened between Stokenchurch and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, just before 08:15 GMT.

Thames Valley Police said two more people were taken to hospital with serious injuries and a further 10 people sustained minor injuries.

The force said a woman in her sixties and a man in his seventies, died at the scene.

Det Ch Insp Mike Bettington 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 dashcam footage, to please get in touch."

National Highways said the M40 would be shut southbound between junctions four and five for a "considerable time".

"Due to the nature of the incident, the closure is expected to be protracted," it said.

The northbound carriage was also closed but reopened at around 11:30.

All emergency services attended the incident as well as the air ambulance.

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