THE A420 has been shut in both directions after a farm fire near the major road.

The A-road is closed between the Great Coxwell turn-off at Faringdon and the Watchfield roundabout. 

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from Stratton had been called to the blaze shortly after 3am this morning.

The incident is now being dealt with by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue. 

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