Three people were left injured after a 'potentially life-threatening' crash just outside Thame.

The driver of one of the cars was taken to hospital with leg injuries and the driver and passenger in the other vehicle suffered only minor injuries following the smash yesterday on Chinnor Road.

Police are investigation the cause of the collision which took place shortly before 6.30pm on Wednesday.

A passing motorist was first on the scene and assisted the driver with leg injuries out of their vehicle.

The other two managed to get out of the car unaided.

Medically trained firefighters then tended to all three people until South Central Ambulance Service arrived.

Crew manager Kevin Morgan, in charge of the incident, said: "This was a considerable impact to both vehicles and fortunately on this occasion the drivers and passengers only suffered minor injuries.

"I would like to take this opportunity to remind all road users to wear their seatbelts and to take extra care while driving on rural roads.

"This incident had the potential to be life-threatening and life-changing."