A significant traffic disruption occurred on the M5 northbound near Bristol early Wednesday morning due to a four-vehicle collision. The incident, which took place around 06:00 GMT, led to the temporary closure of the motorway between junctions J18A (M49) and J17 (Cribbs Causeway), causing heavy delays for motorists.
By 07:20 GMT, the motorway was partially reopened, although two lanes on the main carriageway and the exit slip road at J17 remained closed, resulting in traffic queues extending back to junction 19 at Portishead. Drivers experienced delays of up to 70 minutes during peak morning hours, with ripple effects impacting nearby routes.
Avon and Somerset Police, along with other emergency services, swiftly responded to the crash. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. However, the incident served as a reminder of the vulnerability of major travel routes, with significant delays affecting morning commuters and potentially impacting tourism and travel plans in the Bristol area. Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes and plan for possible delays when traveling through the region.
