A man has been taken to hospital with possible spinal injuries following a collision between a cyclist and a car in Blackbird Leys.

Thames Valley Police officers were called at 10.44am to Sandy Lane West and paramedics were also on the scene.

South Central Ambulance said a man in his forties was taken to hospital suffering possible spinal injuries.

Thames Valley Police spokesman James Williams said the road was closed while the incident was being dealt with and reopened at 11.45am.

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