A car has been hit by a train at a level crossing in Kidlington near Oxford this morning. 

Police were called to the Sandy Lane crossing at 7.48am. 

There were no reported injuries but emergency services remain on scene. 

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All train lines between Oxford and Banbury are currently blocked due to the incident. 

Commuters are facing delays of up to 60 minutes. 

 

Disruption is expected until 1pm. 

Great Western Railway initially expected the incident to have been cleared by 10am but this estimation has been pushed back twice. 

According to the AA the road is now closed and traffic is queuing both ways on Sandy Lane between Broad Field Road and Green Lane.

Oxford Mail: AA map shows the area of the incident reported that the Sandy Lane level crossing in KidlingtonAA map shows the area of the incident reported that the Sandy Lane level crossing in Kidlington (Image: AA)

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line in Yarnton at 7.48am on May 18 following reports that a car had been hit by a train.

"Thankfully there are no reported injuries. However officers remain on scene alongside emergency service colleagues responding to the incident.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened."