A CAR and caravan crashed just beyond the Oxfordshire border on the A34. 

The collision happened late this morning on the southbound road, near Chilton.

Highways England had to close the carriageway at the East Ilsley junction this afternoon, to allow for recovery work. 

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The road had reopened by 2pm and delays have since cleared.

Traffic England logged the incident as an 'accident involving an overturned vehicle'.

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It is not yet clear if anyone has been injured. 

Herald Series:

Traffic and the road closure shown on Google Maps at 1.30pm

Highways England said its staff 'worked hard to restore normal conditions as soon as possible' and thanked drivers for their patience.