Three-vehicle crash causes significant oil spill road closure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 13:24 · Archive

A three-vehicle crash caused a significant oil spill and closed Hagbourne Hill in Oxfordshire.

A three-vehicle crash involving two cars and a van closed Hagbourne Hill between Chilton and West Hagbourne on Friday, 9 October at about 6.40am. Police officers and ambulance crews attended the scene shortly after 6.40am following reports of the collision blocking the road.

No one was injured in the crash. All three vehicles required recovery, and a significant oil spill needed specialist clearance before the road could safely reopen. A police spokesman said at the time: 'Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while recovery and clean-up work continues.'

How it is being reported

• 'Significant' oil spill after big crash led to road closureA three-vehicle crash led to a "significant" oil spill that closed a road.Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 12:43
• 'Significant' oil spill after big crash led to road closureA three-vehicle crash led to a "significant" oil spill that closed a road.Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 12:43

In this story: Hagbourne Hill · Chilton · West Hagbourne · Oxfordshire

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