Traffic is currently at a standstill on the M4 after a crash in the area.

The incident took place between J17 for Chippenham and J16 for West Swindon, according to reports.

National Highways South West has warned drivers that delays are currently building in the area approaching the incident.

Wiltshire Police are on the scene.

Traffic England is expecting the road conditions to improve between 11:30 and 11:45 on October 5, with drivers facing delays of around 20 minutes until then.

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald:  The M4 westbound between junctions J16 and J17 The M4 westbound between junctions J16 and J17 (Image: Traffic England)

Part of the road had initially been closed this morning, but has since been reopened.