MOTORISTS are facing long delays this afternoon after a crash.

A number of vehicles are understood to have been involved in the smash along the A131.

It happened near the Broad Road roundabout around 2.30pm today (Tuesday, October 6).

Both sides of carriageway are blocked and there is said to be long delays in the area.

Update 3.40pm

The road has been cleared and all lanes are reopen. 

Traffic remains heavy and slow.