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M40 Severe Cleared

M40 northbound between J1A and J2 | Northbound | Vehicle Fire

6 Mar 2026, 16:55 Duration: 1h 9m Eastern 149 views

Incident Details

Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J1A and J2 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Vehicle fire.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 6 March 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 6 March 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

M40
Severe
Cleared
16:55, 6 Mar 2026
18:05, 6 Mar 2026
1h 9m

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