Child taken to hospital after Dynham Place collision
A young child has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in the Wood Farm area of Oxford on Sunday afternoon, prompting a substantial emergency response and an ongoing police investigation.
Thames Valley Police were called to Dynham Place, off Girdlestone Road and The Slade, at around 1.58pm on 26 July. Officers, ambulances and other emergency services were reported on scene by local witnesses, and the child was taken to hospital where they are receiving treatment.
"The victim, a young child, sustained serious, but not life‑threatening injuries and is currently in hospital receiving treatment," a Thames Valley Police spokesperson said.
Vehicle involved and ongoing enquiries
Police confirmed the collision involved a white Mercedes A180 hatchback. No arrests have been made and enquiries remain under way. Officers have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
- Location: Dynham Place, Wood Farm, Oxford
- Time reported: about 1.58pm, 26 July
- Vehicle reported: white Mercedes A180 hatchback
- Police reference: 43260383765
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Road traffic collision |
| Reported time | ~1.58pm, 26 July |
| Location | Dynham Place (off Girdlestone Road / The Slade), Wood Farm |
| Injuries | Young child, serious but not life‑threatening |
| Police reference | 43260383765 |
Local implications and next steps
Incidents of this nature typically prompt a series of follow‑up actions by Thames Valley Police, which may include taking statements from witnesses, reviewing any available CCTV or dashcam footage and conducting vehicle checks. For residents in Wood Farm and neighbouring streets, there may be a visible policing presence while enquiries continue.
Police have asked anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam or other footage from the area around the time of the collision, to contact Thames Valley Police and quote the reference above.
Further details have not been released. Local families and road users will be watching for updates as officers seek to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
