T1 bus stuck behind bad parking in Watlington

Police were called out to Watlington near Chalgrove shortly after 6am, to assist a Thames Travel service that was 'trapped' behind stationary vehicles.

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The bus provider tweeted about the T1, which runs between Oxford and Watlington, reporting that the 6am service was stranded and later buses had to terminate early to avoid the blockage.

We have just been informed that the 6:00 T1 service is currently stuck in Watlington due to a badly parked car. Police en route to assist, however, the service will be unable to operate this journey. Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

— Thames Travel (@thames_travel) February 4, 2019

Due to badly parked cars in Watlington, High Street, our T1 services are having to terminate at the Cuxham road Roundabout until further notice.
Thames Valley Police are trying to help rectify the situation. Once the issue is resolved, we will update accordingly.

— Thames Travel (@thames_travel) February 4, 2019

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Services were able to reconvene shortly before 7.30am after the road was cleared. 

Due to the earlier issues in Watlington, the trapped vehicle is now able to recommence service at 7:27 from Cowley Centre to Chalgrove. Thank you for your patience.

— Thames Travel (@thames_travel) February 4, 2019

The T1's route around Watlington follows Cuxham Road, Couching Street and High Street, but Thames Travel did not specify where exactly the cars were parked nor if there were passengers on board.