THERE are major delays on the A34 after two separate crashes. 

One happened on the northbound carriageway at the Botley Interchange and is reported to have involved two vehicles. 

The crash has now been cleared.

The second happened at the South Hinksey turn-off and is said to involve four or five vehicles. 

Stagecoach has warned passengers to expect major delays as a result. 

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service said police contacted them initially after it was thought some drivers were trapped in their vehicles after the multi-vehicle accident. But they said nobody was trapped. 

Lane two is blocked. 

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