All traffic was delayed on the M5 after a cider truck burst into flames near Bristol.
Part of the highway was closed in both directions on J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) due to the fire.
Photos from the scene show a orb of fire engulfing the Westons cider truck. No casualties were reported. The traffic was detained on the north side at 1:25 p.m., and on the south side at 1:35 p.m.
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Ambulance crews are on site and drivers must avoid the area.
A spokesman for the Avon & Somerset police said: “There is currently a closed M5 road north from junction 20 (Clevedon) to junction 19 (Portishead) due to a vehicle fire. No casualties were reported.
“Long delays are expected and drivers are advised to avoid the route.”
The tourist site Inrix says: “All traffic has been temporarily suspended and traffic has been stopped due to a fire on an M5 vehicle in both directions on the J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon). The traffic was stopped on the north side from 13:25. The traffic in the southern direction was stopped at 13:35. “
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