THERE are diversions on the M40 northbound this morning following a lorry overturning and spilling fuel onto the road.

The incident happened at around 3am between Junction 12 B4451 Gaydon Road and J14 A452. 

The lorry also spilled a large load of paper rolls onto the motorway.

A detour is in operation, with motorists having to exiting the M40 at Junction 12, taking the B4100 northbound then joining the A452, rejoining the M40 at J14.

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