DRIVERS are facing long delays on the M5 near Stroud this afternoon due to a crash. 

A car towing a trailer has been left on its side following a collision.

One lane is currently closed on the M5 southbound between junction 13 (Stroud) and junction 14 (Thornbury). 

Emergency services are on the scene, and recovery and clean-up works are underway.

It is believed there is a 60 minute delay on approach with 4 miles of congestion.