A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following an accident involving one vehicle on the M4 Eastbound earlier today.

She suffered a chest injury and is receiving treatment at Great Western Hospital.

The incident took place on the section of road between Junction 18 (Bath/Tormarton) and Junction 17 (A350/A429/B4122). Lane one of three was blocked for some time, but is now clear.

An ambulance, rapid response vehicle and hazardous area response team attended the scene. An air ambulance was also called to the incident.

Travel time in area is currently slow.