A SECTION of the A40 closed in both directions following a crash outside a school has reopened.

The incident caused long delays this morning near Waterstock.

Oxfordshire County Council's traffic account tweeted at 9.38am: "There has been a collision on the A418 at Waterstock, between Tiddington and the M40 service area."

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Live traffic feeds showed there were delays on the A418 and A40.

The A418 was closed in both directions outside Chilworth House School because of the crash.

The county council advised finding an alternative route.

The road has now reopened and traffic is clearing.

Oxford Mail: Traffic on the A418 at 9.32am. Picture: Google MapsTraffic on the A418 at 9.32am. Picture: Google Maps