Emergency services were called to A436 at the junction with the A44 outside the Greedy Goose near Chastleton where a silver Volkswagen Transporter van was on fire on Sunday (May 12) at around 8am.

The fire was extinguished by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue but a man, aged 55, who was in the van died at the scene, police have confirmed.

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Drone images of the fire, which closed the road in both directions between the A44 and the road for Cornwell, show forensic officers at the scene with the burnt-out vehicle in a nearby layby.

Thames Valley Police has described the death as “unexplained” and do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

The force has launched an appeal for witnesses and is urging anyone who was in the area between 6.30am and 8.30am to come forward if they witnessed the incident.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Mark Personius of Cherwell & West Oxfordshire Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said: “We are investigating this tragic unexplained death, which occurred early on Sunday morning.

“At this stage, we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances and do not believe any other vehicle was involved.

“Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we have notified the man’s next of kin and they are being offered support at this very difficult time.

“I am appealing to anybody who was in the area on Sunday morning between 6.30am and 8.30am who may have witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have dash-cam, to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation, which will be on behalf of the Oxfordshire coroner.

“You can get in touch by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240219677.”

The force previously said it was looking for the driver of a black Mini Cooper who spoke to fire service personnel at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "We also want to speak to the driver of a black Mini Cooper who spoke to fire service personnel at the scene but did not stop.

"If that was you, or if you have any information about the fire, please 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 490 of today."

The Greedy Goose between Salford and Little Compton on the A44 is "temporarily" closed, according to Google.

The Oxford Mail has also approached Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue for a statement.