Drivers have been warned to expect delays of more than 90 minutes on a major motorway this morning after a serious collision involving two vehicles caused disruptions.

The M40 in Warwickshire has now been closed northbound between J13 (Barford) and J14 (Bishop's Tachbrook) following the incident.

Emergency services, including Warwickshire Police, are in attendance with National Highways Traffic Officers also on scene assisting with traffic management.

The agency is currently diverting traffic through local routes, with drivers warned to allow extra journey time or re-route or even delay journeys today.

Drivers have been warned to expect delays on more than 90 minutes

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We're currently at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the northbound stretch of the M40 between junction 13 (Bishops Tachbrook) and junction 14 (Leamington).

"The road is expected to be closed for at least the next few hours so please avoid the area and follow diversions where possible."

Normal traffic conditions are expected to return between 12.30pm and 12.45pm later today.

Updating drivers, National Highways shared on X: "Delays on approach to the M40 northbound closure between J13 (Bishops Tachbrook) and J14 (Barford) are now 90 minutes above usual journey times.

"Emergency Services remain in attendance. Plan ahead if travelling in the area, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”

A driver caught in the traffic shared that he "came off at J11 Banbury, picked up the A423 Southam Road, pretty much a clear run to Princethorpe where there’s some roadworks, this then takes me to Coventry, pick up the M6 at J2 for my Deliveries into B’ham".

"This route keeps you east of the M40 and away from all the Congestion in the towns where everyone is trying to get off at 12, 13 or 14!! Just my advice if you’re picking this up south of Banbury and heading north," he added.

Normal traffic conditions are expected to return by 12:30pm this afternoon