ONE lane of the A34 is blocked after two cars collided half an hour ago.

Traffic is backing up on the southbound carriageway between the Islip and Kidlington junctions, and onto the M40.

Police were called to the incident, which involved a silver Citroen and grey Toyota, at 8.15am. No one was injured.

The cars are currently being recovered.

One motorist has said the A34 is currently at a standstill.