Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision in Bicester in the early hours of this morning.

At about 1.15am, a blue Vauxhall Astra was travelling on Lords Lane, when it approached the roundabout at the Bucknell Road, it lost control and hit the railway bridge support.

The driver and only occupant of the car, an 81-year-old man from Bicester, was taken to the Horton General Hospital, Banbury, where he later died.

Sgt Pete Jell said: “I am keen to speak to anyone who saw a blue Vauxhall Astra in the area prior to the collision.”

Anyone with any information should contact Sgt Jell via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to speak to police or leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.