A six-vehicle crash which closed a key road in both directions has left four people injured.

The incident occurred on Benson Lane, AKA the A4074, at around 3.10pm this afternoon (Thursday, August 15).

Six vehicles were involved in the crash with several cars spotted at the scene with excessive damage including smashed glass and torn metal.

Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service all attended the scene.

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The scene of the crash on the A4074.The scene of the crash on the A4074. (Image: Newsquest)

The police force confirmed four people had been injured in the crash and one person was seriously injured.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “This is a road traffic collision involving six vehicles, first reported at around 3.10pm.

“One person has serious injuries and three others have minor injuries, no fatalities though.

“The road is closed in both directions between the A4130 roundabout near Crowmarsh Gifford and Church Road, Benson.”

Officers cordoned off the road with cones, closing both sides of the road as traffic was ground to a halt.

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Onlooker Zihan Zhou said: "I live not far from A4074 in Benson and heard loads of sirens passing by.

"There seems to be more cars parked there than those involved in the accident. The blue Audi seems fine. The white Renault van had some rear bumper damage.

"The hatch behind the Land Rover is pretty badly damaged and there was an old lady being treated by paramedics.

"In total, there seem to be quite a few passengers around.

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Another view of the crash on Thursday afternoon.Another view of the crash on Thursday afternoon. (Image: Newsquest)

"There is a very large trailer-type vehicle which seems like it might have detached from the vehicle towing it."

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