Two teenagers were trapped under their motorcycle after crashing into roadworks today.

The accident, involving a 125 Yamaha bike, happened in Speedwell Street, Oxford, near the telephone exchange and involved a 125 Yamaha.

A 17-year-old youth was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with minor injuries, and the other youth, also 17, was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Meanwhile, a 29-year-old lorry driver was treated for minor injuries at the Horton Hospital, Banbury, after his HGV left the M40 and tipped on its side. The accident happened on the southbound carriageway of the M40 today between Gaydon and Banbury. The man suffered minor injuries.

Story date: Wednesday 07 April

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