The M40 has now re-opened following a fatal road traffic collision on the M40 this morning.

A driver was killed in the crash involving a gas tanker and two vans between junctions 10 at Brackley and Cherwell Valley Services and nine for the A34 and Bicester about 6.30am.

One of the van drivers was pronounced dead at the scene, another person sustained a broken leg and another minor injuries.

Many roads in the surrounding area are snarled up because of the incident.

Anyone with information should call the Road Death Investigation Unit at Bicester on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.