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The M40 in Oxfordshire was closed southbound between J8A close to Waterstock and J6 close to Lewknor on Christmas Eve to get better an overturned lorry concerned in an earlier collision.

The incident, which happened earlier on Tuesday morning between junction 7 and 6, left the HGV overhanging a footpath under, National Highways stated.

In order to soundly take away the car, the southbound carriageway needed to be closed in full between J8a and J6.

Motorists, travellers and last-minute Christmas consumers have been urged to keep away from the world if they’ll.

Craig Sowden, Operations Manager for National Highways’ East area, stated: “This collision has left an HGV balancing precariously over a footpath used by members of the public below. We have looked at all possible options but the only way to manage this situation safely is to close the carriageway.

“We thank drivers for his or her endurance and would advise them to permit additional time for his or her journeys.”

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