Overview
- The collision between a car and a tanker occurred at about 7:45pm between Oxford and Watlington, and no injuries were reported.
- Specialist teams are containing a large spillage of bitumen that has hardened on the road surface.
- A replacement tanker arrived at approximately 3:40am to transfer the remaining load and enable recovery of the damaged vehicle.
- Engineers confirmed significant surface damage, and authorities plan to reopen one lane after recovery before an overnight full closure for planing and resurfacing.
- Drivers are directed to an 8.7-mile Hollow Triangle diversion via the A418/A40, A329 and B4009, with significant delays expected.