TWO men died in a collision on the A420 between Swindon and Oxford.

A 32-year-old and a 43-year-old, both from Swindon, died following the crash between Faringdon and Longcot, just before 6pm on Wednesday.

David Staines, a spokesman for Thames Valley Police, said the accident involved a green Rover 214 travelling towards Swindon, which was in collision with a Toyota Auris.

The driver of the Rover and a passenger in the back seat of the Rover were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Toyota and the front seat passenger of the Rover received minor injuries.

The road was closed for several hours.

The names of the men were expected to be released later today.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505.