A CAR is being recovered from a ditch near Wantage after leaving the road, police say.

At about 6.30am the Vauxhall Astra came off Faringdon Road, near West Challow.

Thames Valley Police spokesman James Williams said the road is closed in both directions for recovery work.

He added: "One vehicle left the road and went in to a ditch. Recovery workers arrived on scene about half an hour ago but at the moment traffic is being diverted."

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