Sixteen people were taken to hospital after a mini-bus overturned on the M40 on Saturday afternoon.

The white Ford transit overturned shortly after 3pm on the southbound section between junction 12 at Gaydon and 11 at Banbury.

The driver and their 15 passengers were taken to six hospitals, including Oxford’s John Radcliffe and the Horton General in Banbury.

None of the injuries were thought to be life-threatening.

The motorway was shut southbound for 30 minutes.

Any witnesses to the accident can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.