A major road in High Wycombe is experiencing heavy congestion after a set of traffic lights were destroyed in a crash.

The lights on Cressex Road, at the junction with Coronation Road, were wrecked in a crash that took place on the road on Thursday evening.

With the lights now out of action, temporary lights have been put in as a replacement, resulting in severe delays on the road.

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Bucks council has warned drivers to try and use alternative routes if possible, and those trying to get into the Cressex Business Park have been advised to try other access points.

Transport For Bucks has advised that it is attempting to get permanent repairs arranged as soon as possible and apologised for the delays.