PHOTOS: Eerie scenes after man dies in Oxford A40 incident

Police units and a forensic team were seen late on the morning of the Wednesday, May 27, as well as a car being carried away by a truck, but much of the shut section of the A40 was empty.

The closure in east Oxford occurred from 3am westbound between the Headington roundabout with the A420 and Eastern Bypass Road, and the junction with the B4150 next to Oxford City Football Club.

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As of 1pm, it remained closed although forensics appeared to have left the scene and the cycle path next to it is open.

Meanwhile Thames Valley Police confirmed a man in his 20s died following reports of a fear for welfare incident, which occurred shortly after 2.45am.

Photos from the A40 near Headington after a fatal incident in the early hours of May 27 (Image: Matthew Evans)

A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called at around 2.45am this morning (May 27) following reports of a fear for welfare on the A40, near to Headington. 

“Emergency services attended but sadly a man aged in his 20s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Photos from the A40 near Headington after a fatal incident in the early hours of May 27 (Image: Contributed)

“His death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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“His family have been informed and are being supported.”

As a result of the road closure, drivers have been reporting long delays and congestion backed up to the Headington Roundabout and further along the A40 London Road.

Oxfordshire County Council has been approached on whether the Marston Ferry Road congestion charge point may be suspended while the A40 westbound and Marsh Lane access remains closed.