DRIVERS were left facing long queues along the A419 this morning as several plane fuselages were escorted through the area.

The two Boeing 747 fuselages were being taken from Cotswold Airport in Kemble to Hereford.

Slowly making their way towards the M4, the huge loads took up the entire southbound lane of the A419 for more than an hour, leading to look tailbacks.

Wiltshire Police were on hand to make sure the load was transported safely while also managing the traffic. The escort was made up of volunteer officers working on their day off who were paid for by the haulier.

Upon reaching the M4 at junction 15, the two fuselages were then taken westbound as they trundled to their destination.