A car fire on the A34 has led to motorists being stuck in standstill traffic.

The A34 was closed southbound between the Tothill and Bullington due to a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon.

A spokesperson for National Highways, after the incident was dealt with, said: "The A34 has re-opened southbound between the B4640 and A303 following a vehicle fire.

"Lane 1 (of 2) remains closed. Lane 2 is now open.

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"Thank you for your patience, please have a safe onward journey."

Traffic was also bad further up over the Oxfordshire border as motorists were left in standstill traffic in Oxford too.

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