THERE are currently major delays on the A419 following a multi-vehicle crash near Cirencester. 

According to National Highways, lane one is closed southbound between the A417 and B4696. 

A spokesperson said in a statement earlier this morning: “Police are on scene and recovery is on route. 

“There are two miles of congestion on approach causing 40 minute delays above normal travel time.”

Update 9.50am - it is understood all lanes have now reopened but there are 50 minute delays. 

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said: "It was a three-vehicle collision which was reported to us shortly after 7.05am today.

"One driver had back pain but did not require hospital treatment and there were no other reported injuries."