A CRASH has blocked part of Thamesdown Drive near Taw Hill.

Traffic is queuing in the direction towards the Orbital Shopping Centre.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "We responded at approximately 5.30pm to a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Thamesdown Drive, Swindon, this evening.

"It is reported that the vehicle, a grey Hyundai, has struck a lamppost, which temporarily blocked the road.

"No injuries have been reported at this stage and we remain on the scene while recovery of the vehicle is being waited on. The council have been informed."