THERE are currently delays on the M5 after a crash near Thornbury. 

National Highways say two lanes were closed southbound between junction 14 and junction 15 due to the collision earlier today. 

All lanes have now been reopened.

A spokesperson from National Highways said: “There is approximately four miles of congestion which is adding about an hour on to normal journey times."

They added: "Long delays remain but this should start to ease."

The AA traffic alert system says the incident was reported at around 10.40am this morning, today Thursday, May 9. 

Gazette Series: There are currently delays on the M5 southbound near Thornbury due to a crash There are currently delays on the M5 southbound near Thornbury due to a crash (Image: AA)