'˜Lucky escape' after van and car crash on M40

It was a '˜lucky escape' for the occupants of a van and a car after they crashed on the M40 yesterday (Thursday, June 1).
No one was hurt in a crash on the M40 on June 1. Photo: West Midlands Ambulance Service NNL-170206-094337001No one was hurt in a crash on the M40 on June 1. Photo: West Midlands Ambulance Service NNL-170206-094337001
No one was hurt in a crash on the M40 on June 1. Photo: West Midlands Ambulance Service NNL-170206-094337001

Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway at around 3.30pm after the accident between junction 13 for Leamington and Warwick services.

A van was on its side and both cars suffered severe damage, but no one was hurt.

West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic Ian Inglesant tweeted: “Lucky escape with no injuries M40 south! South running smoothly, North congested by rubber neckers! #eyesontheroad”

All three lanes were closed as the wreckage was cleared but returned to normal by 5.30pm.