DRIVERS are facing lengthy delays on the M5 following a multi-vehicle collision this afternoon (January 2).

The crash between junction 25, for Taunton, and junction 23, for Bridgwater, has resulted in gridlock on the northbound carriageway.

The collision, which was reported at 2.25pm, involved several cars near junction 24 for the A38 Taunton Road (Bridgewater South). Two lanes which were closed have since been opened but there are now long delays of around two hours.

There congestion along the A38 to North Petherton.

Traffic is expected to clear between 4.30pm and 4.45pm according to reports from National Highways.