DELAYS on the A34 are starting to clear after a crash involving a motorbike caused Oxford-bound traffic to build up. 

Highways England said there were delays of up to 40 minutes, with vehicles hit by long delays in both directions. 

Traffic feeds say the crash took place on the eastbound carriageway of the southern bypass, near the Hinksey Hill interchange. 

South Central Ambulance Service said a 45-year-old man, who sustained a minor knee and wrist injury, was was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington.

Normal road conditions were expected by 8.45am, Highways England said.

There were further delays on the southern bypass earlier this morning due to a broken-down car.