Oxfordshire A34 lorry crash ‘upsetting incident of carnage’

The incident occurred on Monday morning as a car and a lorry were involved in a collision on the A34 Southbound to Hinksey Hill Interchange which caused long delays in the area. Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service all attended the scene and the road was temporarily closed. A driver said: "It looked like carnage.

A lorry looks as if it has jackknifed and come to a stop on the side of the verge.

The lorry involved in the crash.The lorry involved in the crash. (Image: Newsquest) "There are so many emergency services involved, and another car looks quite battered.

"It's caused tailbacks all the way to the Botley junction, but the police have now closed it before that." Another driver who was first to the scene added: "As a nurse, I'm used to stopping at incidents, but this one was upsetting, particularly given the time of year. "People rubbernecking was making the situation more dangerous and they're investigating what happened."

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the drivers were receiving treatment from paramedics.

The crash scene on the A34.The crash scene on the A34. (Image: Newsquest) A spokesperson for the service said: "This is an incident involving a car and a lorry on the A34 Southbound between Botley and Hinksey Hill.

"Three fire crews attended - Abingdon, Rewley Road (Oxford) and Kidlington. "The crews worked with the police to make the scene safe. "Fortunately, everyone was out of the vehicles when the fire service arrived," added the spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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"Two people are being treated by South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS)."

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