MOTORISTS are facing delays in this afternoon following a collision between a bus and a taxi at a major Southampton junction.

The incident happened shortly after1.40pm, blocking the inbound carriageway of Northam Road in between the junctions with Prince's Street and Britannia Road.

The taxi driver suffered neck injuries in the collision and had to be cut free from his vehicle by firefighters.

Traffic is said to be moving very slowly through the area and delays are expected.