Emergency services are responding to a serious incident in Oxford, leading to closures across the city centre.

The major road traffic collision appears to involve a lorry at the Plain roundabout.

We are currently reporting at the scene, follow our live blog to keep up to date with the incident.

Thames Valley Police have asked locals to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

In a tweet, just after 3 pm, Thames Valley Police has also confirmed the current road closures that might affect your journey.

See where the incident in Oxford happened today

 

Oxford Mail: The Plain Roundabout. Credit: Google MapsThe Plain Roundabout. Credit: Google Maps

The serious incident occurred at The Plain Roundabout near Magdalen Bridge in Oxford's city centre.

The Plain is at the junction of Iffley Road, Cowley Road, St Clement’s and the High Street at Magdalen Bridge. 

The Plain got its name after the parish church of St Clement's which stood there until 1829 and is also the site of the former churchyard.

Back in 2017, it was also noted as the 'second most dangerous' roundabout in the UK for cyclists.

                                                                                                              

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Road closures in Oxford City Centre

Here are the following roads that are closed in Oxford's city centre as a result of the incident:

  • St Aldate's
  • High Street
  • Magdalen Bridge
  • High Street
  • St Clement's Street
  • Cowley Road
  • Iffley Road
  • Morrell Avenue

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has also released an update on Twitter, alongside a map of the affected area.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service wrote: "Due to a serious incident the #plain in #Oxford is closed to all traffic and will remain so for some considerable time. Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route."