A ROAD has been closed for several hours last night after a large HGV lorry overturned near Bicester.

The incident happened at about 10pm last night (September 13) on the A43 next to junction 10.

A road closure is in place just past the services in the direction of Baynards Green roundabout on the Northampton bound carriageway.

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Thames Valley Police’s Road Policing Unit attended the incident and warned the road would be closed for “the next few hours”.

However, traffic has still been impacted by the HGV lorry this morning (September 14) causing delays. It is predicted the road may reopen at about 10am.

Thames Valley Police said: “Please be aware officers are currently dealing with an overturned HGV on the A43 near to Junction 10. A road closure is in for the next few hours.”

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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