DRIVERS on A303 are facing severe delays after a crash near Ilminster.

The crash, which took place shortly after 1.30pm, is between Southfields Roundabout in Ilminster and Hayes End roundabout in Over Stratton.

There are long delays for drivers between A358 Ilminster and Harp Road in Over Stratton with the crash mostly affecting traffic travelling in the eastbound direction.

Congestion is also affecting traffic from Southfields roundabout on A358 travelling from Taunton and Horton Cross, and on A303 on both sides of the Southfields roundabout.

Traffic has since returned to normal.