Two men died in a collision on the A420 between Swindon and Oxford last night.

A 32-year-old man and a 43-year-old man, both from Swindon, died following the crash between Faringdon and Longcot, shortly before 6pm.

The road was closed for several hours afterwards.

David Staines, a spokesman for Thames Valley Police, said the accident involved a green Rover 214 travelling towards Swindon, which was in collision with a Toyota Auris.

Mr Staines said the driver of the Rover and a passenger in the back seat of the Rover were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Toyota and the front seat passenger of the Rover received minor injuries.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact police on 08458 505505.