POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car was knocked off the motorway by an articulated lorry which failed to stop.

The incident happened at 7am when a green Rover 216 was in collision with the lorry and was forced up onto the embankment between junctions three and four of the M40.

The accident caused over a mile of tailbacks in the early morning rush hour.

The 50-year-old male driver of the Rover suffered bruising but was not seriously injured.

If you have any information contact Alan Newport on 01494 465888.