A village road will remain closed "throughout the day" as police continue to investigate the death of three Oxfordshire teenagers.

Officers are carrying out investigation work on the A415 in Marcham after a silver BMW left the road and crashed into a tree in the early hours of yesterday morning (June 20).

Three teenagers, two men aged 18 and one man aged 17, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The victims were believed to be friends driving home when the car left the road.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "The road will be closed for several hours while officers continue to investigate the collision."

Oxon Travel, who provide travel and transport updates and information for Oxfordshire Council, said: "The A415 remains closed in both directions between the A338 (Frilford) and North Street (Marcham) whilst Thames Valley Police conduct investigation works.

"The closure is likely to remain in place throughout the day."

Yesterday, during the day, tributes were being left at the scene before the road was closed by police in the evening.

Thames Valley Police has appealed to anyone who witnessed this incident or may have dash cam footage prior to the collision to get in touch.

The families of the teenagers have been notified and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Sergeant Matt Cadmore of the Joint Roads Policing Unit at Three Mile Cross said: “This is an extremely tragic incident which has resulted in the death of three young men.

"Our thoughts remain with their families and friends at this extremely difficult time.”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or make a report online to Thames Valley Police quoting the incident number 43230270542.