A crash between two motorbikes and a tractor has left two motorcyclists in hospital with serious injuries. 

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the serious injury road traffic collision near Chipping Norton at approximately 2.15pm on Saturday, July 27.

A BMW R1200 motorcycle, a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a blue New Holland tractor were involved in the collision on the A3400 Oxford Road near the junction with Priory Road.

One of the motorcyclists sustained life-threatening injuries and the other sustained a serious injury and requires surgery.

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Both riders remain in hospital, police have said.

Investigating officer PC Amy Calvert, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen these vehicles prior to, or at the time of, the collision.

“All vehicles were travelling from the direction of the A44.

“If you saw anything, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting the reference 43240358268.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”