Road closed after van hits road sign

The southbound carriageway has been closed

A main road near Swindon has been closed after a crash involving a van.

The A419 southbound is currently halted to traffic, between the B4019 for Blunsdon, and the A361 for South Marston.

It comes after the vehicle hit a road sign and left the carriageway at about 09:30 GMT, National Highways said.

A diversion is in place, with drivers asked to follow the signs to the B4019 to the A4311 and onwards towards the A4313 and back onto the road at the White Hart Roundabout.

Wiltshire Police said: "The vehicle collided with a post but the driver is not believed to be seriously injured."

It added the closure would remain in place while the incident is dealt with.