The A40 was closed yesterday after two vehicles collided and four people were taken to hospital.

Police, pictured diverting traffic at Asthall Leigh, closed the road both ways following the crash near the Swinbrook turn at about 3.15pm.

Two people had to be freed by firefighters and the road was closed for about two hours.

Four people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. South Central Ambulance Service said their injuries were not thought to be life threatening.