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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

Major motorway closed after hazardous chemicals spilled in tanker crash

A major motorway has closed after a tanker crashed with a car, causing major delays for motorists on Tuesday morning.

The M40 southbound remains closed between J8A in Oxford and J6 in Watlington after a large spillage of bitumen from the tanker damaged the road, National Highways said.

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