THERE is heavy traffic building up in Chaxhill, Gloucestershire, due to a reported road 'obstruction.' The A48 is partially blocked in both directions near the Esso petrol station.

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Traffic congestion on the A48 near the Esso petrol station in Chaxhill following a two-vehicle collision. (Submitted)

Google Maps is showing delays on both sides of the road, with congestion extending between Stantway Lane and Crowgate Lane. The 'obstruction' is believed to be a collision, according to the maps.

Traffic monitoring service Inrix adds: "A48 in both directions partially blocked, with heavy traffic caused by an obstruction near The Esso Station."

Gloucestershire Police confirmed they are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a truck. The incident occurred near Chaxhill, at the junction to Hunthill, around 10:45 AM today, Monday 24 February.

Fortunately, nobody is believed to have been injured, but the road is currently closed for vehicle clearance. The closure is expected to last for about an hour, and drivers are advised to take an alternate route.