A CAR collided with a roundabout, before leaving the road and catching fire in a field.

The driver of the silver Saab 9-3, a 31-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

The collision occurred near the junction at the A4130 Nosworthy Way in Wallingford at about 2.30am this morning.

Investigating officer, PC Murray Maclean, of Bicester Howes Lane police station, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this incident, during which the driver sustained serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.

“I would ask that anyone who saw the Saab 9-3 car travelling near to this area at this time gets in touch with police.

“Alternatively, if any other motorists were in the area at a similar time, please could you review your dash-cam footage to check if anything related to this incident was captured on it.

“Please make a report online, using the reference number 43200102387. If you don't have access to our online system please call 101.”