A major fire has broken out at a farm in West Oxfordshire.

The blaze started at 2pm in a workshop in Claywell Farm, in Aston Road, near Aston.

Eight fire crews were initially required to stop the flames from spreading.

Oxfordshire Fire and rescue described the incident as “major, but under control”.

Aston Road was blocked in both directions. The road was open again by 6.30pm.

Shortly before 6pm three crews remained on scene but the fire was expected to continue burning into the evening.

Updates on the road closure will be posted automatically on our Live Traffic Service.