DRIVERS have been urged to travel 'if only absolutely necessary' after a lorry jackknifed whilst driving in snowy conditions in Oxfordshire.
Thames Valley Police confirmed a closure is in place on the A34 as the lorry, which has burst its tank, is blocking both lanes of the motorway as a result of heavy snowfall in the county.
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The force is also dealing with multiple other crashes on the M4, M40 and A34.
The number of incidents led to a warning from officers about driving in the conditions.
🚨**PLEASE ONLY TRAVEL IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY**🚨
— TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) January 24, 2021
We’re current dealing with multiple collisions on the #M4, #M40 & #A34. Including a jackknifed 🚛 which has burst their ⛽️ tank & is blocking both lanes on the #A34 (southbound) -> #Oxford. #DriveToARRIVE
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