United player hurt in road crash

Oxford defender James Clarke had to be cut out of his car

Oxford United defender James Clarke has been cut free from his car after a crash on the A34 in Oxfordshire.

The 19-year-old, from Aylesbury, was taken to hospital after escaping with minor injuries.

The accident, involving three cars, happened on the northbound carriageway between Weston-on-the-Green and junction 9 of the M40 at Bicester.

The stretch was closed for several hours causing extensive tailbacks, both lanes re-opened at 1700 GMT.

Clarke came through the ranks of the youth team at the club before earning a professional contract at the Kassam Stadium. He has played 29 times for the club in league and cup competitions.

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