TRAFFIC police are appealing for witnesses to a head on crash between a car and a van on the A361 yesterday.

The collision, between a black VW Golf driven by Highworth man aged 31 and a blue Ford Transit van, driven by 32-year-old Wantage man, happened at 6.40am, close to the junction with the Supermarine roundabout.

Both drivers escaped serious injury but the road was closed for some time.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact Westlea police station on 01793 528111.