Heavy delays in High Wycombe following Loudwater crash

During morning rush hour on Tuesday, November 12, a collision on the outside lane of the M40 between Beaconsfield and Loudwater led to lengthy delays.

There were queues going into both the centre of High Wycombe and towards East Wycombe (Image: NQ) After several drivers were notified of the incident, many ventured into the centre of High Wycombe as part of their morning commute.

Traffic spotted by the Handy Cross roundabout in High Wycombe following the crash (Image: Highways England)

However, this caused significant delays, with Google Maps revealing that it would take motorists nearly 25 minutes to travel from the centre of High Wycombe to Loudwater.

Cars were waiting to get into the centre of High Wycombe on Tuesday morning [November 12] (Image: NQ) This, without obstructions, should take less than 10.

Images taken from the London Road showed several cars were stationary for several minutes, before traffic started to ease near several junctions.

A police car was seen heading out of the town in the morning of November 12 (Image: NQ) One driver said: “Traffic in East Wycombe has slightly eased up but it is looking busier travelling into town."

It is hoped that queues in the area will start to clear by late morning.