AN ACCIDENT has partially closed the A419 between Cirencester and Swindon this morning, and commuters can expect delays of up to an hour.

The crash, which is believed to have involved two vehicles, happened on the southbound dual carriageway near the M4 junction at just before 7am this morning.

One lane is currently closed on the busy A419 between the A4259 and M4 junction 15, near Badbury Wick.

Police are currently at the scene.

Delays of up to an hour can be expected on the route, as traffic jams stretch back several miles towards Cirencester.

Stroud News and Journal:

Traffic is already queuing for several miles on the approach to the M4 junction