A horror smash involving four vehicles caused major disruption on the M5 this morning, with drivers caught up in delays of as much as 70 minutes. The pile-up occurred close to Cribbs Causeway in South Gloucestershire at around 6am on Wednesday (January 15).
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the incident led to a “small” vehicle fire which firefighters quickly extinguished, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported. The northbound section of the motorway was shut from junction 18 for the M49 to junction 17 for Cribbs Causeway, according to the force’s statement.
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Commuters were hit with significant hold-ups from approximately 6.20am, facing tailbacks estimated at six miles in length. In a released statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: “The M5 is closed northbound between J18A (M49) and J17 (Cribbs Causeway) following a four-vehicle collision that happened at about 6am today (Wednesday 15 January).”
“Emergency services are at the scene. It’s not believed anyone has sustained any serious injury.”