A van crashed into a stationary bus this morning causing an Oxford road to close during rush hour, say bus operators.

Police were called to Roosevelt Drive in Headington after the collision that involved an Oxford Bus Company vehicle.

The road was closed both ways from Demesne Furze to Churchill Drive causing heavy delays at around 8.30am with the incident near the Cheney School.

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Oxfordshire County Council told drivers to "please find an alternative route" with the road reopening several hours later.

No injuries were reported and minor damage was caused to both vehicles.

A spokesperson for Oxford Bus Company said: “A van collided with one of our vehicles which was stationary at the time on Roosevelt Drive. No injuries were reported and minor damage was caused to both vehicles.”

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "This was a minor injury collision as per our policy we won’t be looking to provide further details."