A driver died after his car crashed into a railway bridge in Bicester earlier today.

The 81-year-old was driving a blue Vauxhall Astra in Lords Lane, near the roundabout at Bucknell Road, and hit the railway bridge support.

He taken to the Horton General Hospital, in Banbury, but 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 08458 505505. If you do not want to speak to police or leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.