A man had to be released from a van following a crash with a lorry on a busy dual carriageway this afternoon. 

Long delays are being reported on the A404 going northbound from the M4 towards Handy Cross and the M40.

Highways England has said there are long delays and is asking motorists to “consider other routes”.

The crash happened at around 3.30pm, with firefighters called to the scene to help rescue an injured man from the wreckage of one of the vehicles.