The incident occurred earlier this morning (Friday, January 2) as a crash took place in the centre of the city.

Now, the A420 High Street has been closed in both directions by emergency services between The Plain and Longwall Street.

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Emergency services are currently in attendance, with Thames Valley Police officers among those at the scene.

The force has provided an update on the situation and said in a statement: “The High Street is currently closed in both directions following a serious injury road traffic collision at around 2.40am today (2/1) in Oxford.

“Officers are currently at the scene, and the road remains closed between Iffley Road and The Plain and is likely to remain shut for some time.

“Please avoid the area at this time.”