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🕐 Last verified 20 Feb, 19:55

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA34
DirectionSouthbound
RegionEastern
CountyOxfordshire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedFri 20 Feb, 18:43
Cleared19:55
Lasted1h 11m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-6729177
Views163

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A34 southbound between B4027 and A44 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the M40 and the A44 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 20 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 20 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Is the A34 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 19:55 UK time on Fri 20 Feb. See the A34 right now.

What happened on the A34 on 20 Feb 2026?

Crash on the A34 southbound in Oxfordshire, reported at 18:43 UK time on Fri 20 Feb. Cleared at 19:55.

How long did it last?

1h 11m, from 18:43 UK time on Fri 20 Feb.

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