A GERMAN man died after a lorry collision on the northbound M40 overnight.

The man, thought to be in his 40s, died after his lorry collided with another heavy goods vehicle from Poland at 2.06am.

He died at the scene.

Police said it is thought the Polish lorry was stationary on the hard shoulder at the time.

The motorway was closed for about four hours.

Traffic was still held up this morning as one lane was closed to clear the scene.

Anyone with information can contact Sgt Jack Hawkins on 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.