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🕐 Last verified 17 Feb, 08:00

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 17 Feb, 07:23
Cleared08:00
Lasted36 min
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-2848527
Views135

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M40 southbound within J15 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J16 and J15 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 17 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

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Recent M40 incidents

6 incidents and roadworks logged on the M40 in the last 30 days, 4 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

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Is the M40 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 08:00 UK time on Tue 17 Feb. See the M40 right now.

What happened on the M40 on 17 Feb 2026?

Crash on the M40 southbound at J15, reported at 07:23 UK time on Tue 17 Feb. Cleared at 08:00.

How long did it last?

36 min, from 07:23 UK time on Tue 17 Feb.

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