A fire in a horsebox today caused delays on the M40 in north Oxfordshire.

The vehicle caught fire on the northbound carriageway between junction ten at the Cherwell Valley Services and junction 11 at Banbury.

Traffic was at a standstill for a time while emergency services dealt with the fire.

There was no horse in the box.

Two lanes of the motorway were closed for a time.

The fire also led to delays on the southbound carriageway.