A car driver died in a head-on accident with a lorry after he swerved to avoid a lamb which had wandered into the road.

The 30-year-old, who has not yet been named by police, was travelling on the B4011 between Oakley and Long Crendon near Thame when the accident happened on Friday morning.

Both vehicles caught fire and were burned out.

The lorry driver, from Carterton, suffered slight injuries and was treated at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury. The lamb was also killed.

Anyone who saw the accident is asked to call Pc Simon Batchelor on 01296 396105.