Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A34 near Chieveley today.

The incident occurred at about 10.45am when a silver SEAT Ibiza collided with a white Ford Transit van, which was parked in a lay-by, close to the Beedon turning on the A34.

A 39-year-old man, who was standing at the rear of the Transit van was also struck by the SEAT.

The man and the driver of the SEAT, a 28-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact PC Tony Fisher of Chieveley Roads Policing department on 0845 8 505 505, or via the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.