Crash closes road (From Herald Series)

Crash closes road

11:30am Thursday 4th September 2008

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A serious crash between two cars has closed a road near Abingdon.

The road between Gozzards Ford and the A415 is closed in both directions. Traffic is being diverted but there are extensive tailbacks and motorists are being advised to avoid the area for the foreseeable future.

A black Mercedes and a white Vauxhall Astra have collided and the driver of the Astra has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with serious injuries.

The road is expected to be closed for several hours while the police and collision investigators examine the scene.

PC Jim Mahony said: "I am appealing for anyone who may have seen the two vehicles being driven prior to the collision, or have any information to help with our enquiries to contact me."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information can contact PC Mahony at Abingdon police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you do not want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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