DRIVERS are being urged to avoid the A419 near Wanborough following a crash earlier this morning. 

The incident, which Highways England have described as a "multi-vehicle collision", happened at around 10.30am.

The road was blocked in a northbound direction between the A420 and A361 due to cars in the road.

Recovery vehicles are now believed to be on scene and traffic is moving slowly past using a single lane. 

There are still delays in the area and drivers are advised to find alternative routes until the backlog is cleared.

UPDATE: All vehicles were cleared from the scene shortly after midday and traffic has now returned to normal.