M40 closure in south Warwickshire is expected to cause delays on the edge of Banbury

Police are advising people to avoid the area
Part of the M40 is closed in south Warwickshire due to police incident.Part of the M40 is closed in south Warwickshire due to police incident.
Part of the M40 is closed in south Warwickshire due to police incident.

Part of the M40 is closed in south Warwickshire due to a crash.

Officers are currently at the scene of the M40 between junction 12 and Warwick Services - no more details of the incident have yet been released.

This is expected to cause delays north of Banbury.

Warwickshire Police said: "The northbound carriageway is closed and is likely to be for some time. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes if possible."