A WOMAN has died in a crash on the A34.

Officers were called to the A34 northbound near to the junction of South Hinksey at around 10.07am this morning following a single car collision.

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A red Jaguar collided with the slip-road barrier.

The driver of the car, a woman in her 40s from Kent, died at the scene of the collision.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

No one else was injured.

Officers remain on scene while investigation and recovery work is ongoing.

Diversions are currently in place and the police ask motorists to avoid the area at this time.

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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision on the A34 northbound, near to the junction of South Hinksey.

Sergeant Matt Cadmore of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are investigating the circumstances of this road traffic collision in which a woman has sadly died. My thoughts remain with her family at this difficult time.

“We are appealing for the public’s help in our enquiries and we would ask anyone who has witnessed this collision or if they have dash-cam footage that captures the incident to please come forward.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43220037313.”

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