A ROAD was closed for almost seven hours this morning following a 'serious' collision.
The A4260 Oxford Road near Banbury was closed both ways between Adderbury and Deddington, following the crash at about 4.20am.
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Thames Valley Police officers were on scene for much of the morning but confirmed shortly after 11.15am that the road had reopened.
* UPDATE *
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) February 21, 2020
Following a serious road traffic collision this morning on the A4260 between Deddington and Adderbury, we can confirm that the road has now re-opened.
Thank you for your patience while this incident was dealt with. pic.twitter.com/wXF0KM6ATc
Traffic was unable to pass between the junctions with the B4031 and Berry Hill Road.
Google Map showing the location of the closure and traffic at either side
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Oxfordshire County Council also described the incident as 'serious'.
The #A4260 is closed to traffic in both directions between #Adderbury and #Deddington following a serious collision. Please use an alternative route if possible. #OxonTravel pic.twitter.com/PhseMQHLk0
— OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) February 21, 2020
South Central Ambulance Service confirmed that it sent a rapid response car and an ambulance crew to the scene.
It was unable to provide further details.
Thames Valley Police has been contacted for further information.
For live traffic updates see here.
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