A van driver who died following a collision with a bus in south Oxfordshire has been named.

Peter Cunningham, 56, of Spring Lane, Watlington, was driving on Firebrass Hill towards Ewelme, near Wallingford, on Monday when the accident happened at about midday.

Mr Cunningham was cut free from his cab by firefighters and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford, but died of his injuries.

The bus driver and his only passenger were unhurt.

An inquest was opened yesterday by Oxfordshire Coroner Nicholas Gardiner and adjourned to a later date.

Police have appealed for anyone who saw the crash, or noticed the Mazda van, to call Pc Ben Pooley on 01235 556920.