A CRASH on the M40 is causing delays after a car was left stranded in the central reservation.

All vehicles have now been moved to the hard shoulder following the earlier collision between junctions 9 and 8A on the southbound carriageway.

Two vehicles were involved, with the crash closing a lane and causing delays of up to 25 minutes towards London.

Reports suggest the incident left debris strewn across the carriageway, but all lanes have now reopened.

Drivers are warned to expect residual delays in the area. For all traffic and travel updates, visit our live feed.