THERE are long traffic delays on the M5 northbound between Taunton and Bridgwater this morning (Friday) following an accident.

A lorry and a car collided at 5.22am.

A police spokeswoman said it appeared the lorry overturned, blocking lanes one and two.

Lane three is open, but police say traffic is moving slowly.

The spokeswoman said: "It is still an ongoing incident.

"It seems the lorry driver is uninjured.

"There are likely to be traffic delays for some time."