The collision occurred in the village of Norton Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)
The HGV has broken down between J37 and 38 on the eastbound side of the road.
Highways England are reporting that one lane is stil open but that there is around four miles of slow traffic in the area as a result.
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