THERE are long delays on the M5 tonight (Monday) due to a crash near Gloucester.

Traffic is stationary and being held following the accident which happened on the M5 Southbound from J11 A40 (Gloucester / Golden Valley Bypass) to J11A A417 (Gloucester / Cirencester). Cameras show traffic has been held.

Highways England have tweeted: "M5 southbound J11 Bamfurlong to J11A Brockworth, our traffic officers and Gloucestershire Police are on the scene with a road traffic collision.

"We currently have lanes 1 and 2 closed at this time.

"Please pass with caution and obey signals set.

"Updates to follow."