AN 18-year old is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after a two-vehicle crash this morning.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the collision at about 5.15am today at Beaumont Road, Banbury.

A silver Vauxhall Corsa had collided with a stationary heavy goods vehicle and the driver, an 18-year old, sustained serious injuries.

He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital where he remains in a life threatening condition.

A passenger in the Corsa, another 18-year-old man, sustained arm and finger injuries which are not life-threatening. He was also taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital and remains there.

The road was closed for several hours while officers were in attendance and has since re-opened.

Investigating officer Sergeant Claire Greene, of the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any dash-cam footage which may assist our investigation.

"If you have any details, or saw the vehicle travelling prior to the collision, please contact police.”

Anyone with any details which could assist the investigation can contact police on 101 quoting the reference 43190004906.