Traffic on a main road in and out of Oxford city centre was brought to a standstill this afternoon due to a serious incident. 

Police and ambulance scrambled to the scene of the incident and by 2pm Botley Road was closed in both directions to vehicles and pedestrians, with a road block in place.

The incident appeared to happen at the junction of Botley Road and Ferry Hinksey Road.

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Oxford Mail: A road block was in place for traffic and pedestriansA road block was in place for traffic and pedestrians

A witness at the scene told the Oxford Mail that a female cyclist was alleged knocked off her bike by a vehicle.

The cyclist who was allegedly hit appeared to be taken away in an ambulance with, what appeared to be, their bike left at the scene.

Oxford Mail: Ambulance crews are thought to have treated the alleged victimAmbulance crews are thought to have treated the alleged victim

Thames Valley Police has now confirmed the incident was not fatal. READ MORE about this here>>>>

Traffic was held for around 40 minutes and both Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach services were diverted away from Botley Road.

Botley Road reopened at around 2.40pm.

South Central Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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