Police today appealed for witnesses to a fatal collision on the M40 yesterday afternoon.
At about 4.40pm a collision occurred between a red MG sports car and a white Iveco panel van on the M40 between junctions 9 and 8 on the southbound carriageway.
The front seat passenger of the car, a 55-year-old woman from the Flackwell Heath area, was declared dead at the scene.
The drivers of the two vehicles, both men, were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the van, a 39-year-old man from Maidenhead was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and bailed until October 1.
Any witnesses to this incident or the movements of the vehicles involved prior to the collision are asked to contact Sgt Bryan Smith or PC Joe Clamp at Bicester Roads Policing department on 0845 8 505 505. Information can also be passed confidentially to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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