A LORRY driver has died in hospital in Oxford following a crash near Burford.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash, which happened on Friday at about 1.50am.

Police said a white Mercedes-Benz articulated lorry was travelling from Cheltenham towards Burford when it was involved in a collision with a blue Renault Trafic van travelling in the opposite direction.

A 42-year-old man in the Renault suffered serious injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital for treatment. He died on Saturday.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information which could help the police with their inquiries is urged to contact PC Richard Ell at Bicester Roads Policing Department via 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.