A TREE came toppling down to block a B-road near Wantage.

Police and members of the community helped to clear the B4494 yesterday, after the trunk came crashing down into the path of vehicles.

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Posting on Facebook this afternoon, neighbourhood police officers thanked those who helped with the clear-up operation.

The road runs from Wantage all the way to Newbury, but officers did not specify where exactly the tree came down. 

A photo shared by police showed the tree completely uprooted, lying horizontal across the entire road.

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Pic: TVP South and Vale