Major motorway brought to a standstill after multi-vehicle crash with 2 MILES of delays for thousands of drivers

A HORROR collision on a major motorway has brought traffic to a standstill.

has warned that the M5 has been shut with motorists told they should expect to face down hour long delays.

following the multi-vehicle collision in Gloucestershire.

Motorists are currently being held between junction 14 Thornbury and junction 15 Almondsbury while the is dealt with.

Drivers have been facing delays since around 7:30am this morning.

National Highways said in a statement on social media: “Traffic is currently stopped on the between J14 Thornbury and J15 Almondsbury due to a multi vehicle collision.

“ are on scene.

“There is currently approx. on approach.”