Live: M5 crash leaves lane closed and slow traffic in Bristol

Motorists face delays on the M5 in Bristol after a crash was reported on the motorway. One lane has been closed in the northbound direction at junction 16 for Aztec West. Rush hour traffic is queuing following the lane closure.

Traffic monitor Inrix reports two cars have been involved in the crash, which took place sometime before 5.20pm today (December 21). Inrix reports: “Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident, two cars involved on M5 Northbound at J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West). Lane one (of three) is closed.”

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