A crash that closed three lanes on the M4 has been cleared, but long delays in the area remain. 

The crash was on the M4 Westbound between J17 A350 (Chippenham) and J18 A46 (Bath / Tormarton).

Lanes one, two and three (Of three) were closed with traffic passing on the hard shoulder.

Two cars and a van were involved in the crash. 

The crash has now been cleared and lanes have re-opened.

There is currently four miles of queueing traffic with delays up to 30 minutes.