A mother claims she was almost killed after a group of “kids” threw bricks at her moving car on the M40 in Oxfordshire.

Louise Truby from Oxford was driving on the M40 close to Banbury on Thursday, August 8, when the group allegedly hurled bricks at the vehicle.

The young mother feared for her life during the incident and issued a warning to other drivers.

“If you’re driving on the M40 be careful,” she said.

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The damage dealt to the car.The damage dealt to the car. (Image: Louise Truby)

“Two kids threw a brick at my windscreen coming into Banbury causing me to swerve about and honestly could have killed me. If it was on my side I would have crashed.

“I also could have had my kids in the back.

“If you see any kids on the motorway call the police, please. I genuinely saw my life flash before my eyes and I don’t think I’ll be driving anytime soon.

“If these are your kids I suggest you sort your parenting skills out. Absolutely vile and dangerous.”

Thames Valley Police confirmed it is looking into the disturbing incident and that a search for the culprits has commenced.

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A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a criminal damage incident on the M40 southbound near junction 11 for Banbury at around 8.15pm on Thursday, August 8.

“Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting the reference number 43240380268.”

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