Recap: M4 eastbound shut after crash with air ambulance at the scene

Fire crews cut person free from crash

A spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the M4 Eastbound between Junctions 21 -20 at 08:48.

“Crews from Avonmouth, Temple, Patchway and Thornbury were dispatched to the scene.

“On arrival, crews found a collision involving two LGVs with one casualty physically trapped.

“With police and ambulance colleagues in attendance, all three lanes of the carriageway were closed to allow crews to move in and rescue the casualty.

“Using hydraulic cutting equipment, crews were able to rescue the casualty, who was then conveyed to hospital by ambulance colleagues.

“The scene was left in the hands of police colleagues. “