The A303 has been partially blocked both ways following a 'multi-car crash' between Upottery and Chard this lunchtime (July 18).

The incident was first reported on the Devon and Cornwall Police Traffic Watch at around 1pm today.

The AA Roadwatch website said: "Partially blocked and slow traffic due to a multi-vehicle crash on A303 both ways near Chard turn off. Affecting traffic between Monkton and Marsh."

Devon and Cornwall Police have been contacted for a comment on this. More on our website as we get it throughout this afternoon.