The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash. Traffic is blocked in both directions and drivers face delays of up to an hour. BBC and National Highways have confirmed the closure.
Presenter Lorraine Kelly missed her live slot on an ITV morning show on Monday 9 Nov 2026 after being stranded on the motorway. She apologised to viewers and a last-minute replacement was drafted in. The Independent and London Evening Standard reported the incident.
“Traffic is blocked in both directions and drivers face delays of up to an hour,” — Hugo Halloway, chief correspondent at Birburn Field Services, explained.
Timeline
Nov 6 — The M40 motorway near Gerrards Cross is shut after a crash....
Nov 9 — The Independent and London Evening Standard reported the incident....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Birburn Field Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birburn Field Services desk and last updated 13:42 UTC.