A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash that has left him fighting for his life.

The crash happened on the A44 near to Lidstone at around 7:10am yesterday (March 11) and involved a grey F-pace Jaguar and a BMW motorcycle.

Emergency services rushed to the scene as the rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

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The incident caused the road to be closed from the Chipping Norton turn-off to the Enstone turn-off in both directions for several hours as police undertook crash investigation works.

Thames Valley Police has now launched an appeal for witnesses as they continue to investigate the incident.

Investigating officer Sergeant Ed Crofts, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We believe that the motorcycle was travelling north on the A44 prior to the collision.

“I am interested to hear from any witnesses that may have seen either vehicle prior to the collision and who may have any dash-camera footage.

“I am also interested in hearing from any members of the public who assisted at the scene of this collision who have not already come forward to speak to officers.

“The motorcyclist’s next of kin have been informed and are thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report to the force online quoting reference number 43240113238.