Two accidents on the M5, ‘prolonged’, and other major roads closed
Bank holiday traffic has started to cause chaos on the M5 motorway as millions of people are expected to head to the South West.
The M5 southbound is currently closed between junctions 13 and 14, near Michaelwood Services following an accident this afternoon (Thursday 2 April).
The RAC said there are around 21m trips planned as holidaymakers depart over the four-day weekend.
The road and traffic monitoring site, Inrix, reported the accident at 1.57pm.
It said: “The M5 Southbound is partially blocked, blocking traffic due to an accident from J13 A419 (Stroud) to Michaelwood Services. Michaelwood Services is between J13 and J14.”
The extent of the injury is unknown at this time.
Emergency services have been contacted for further information.
There have been more accidents on our South West highways this afternoon as well.
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Inrix updated 5.54pm Westbound traffic towards Cornwall on the A38 has journey times of 30 minutes.
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Traffic stop on the A38 Westbound before Tamar Bridge towards Cornwall. The journey time is 25 minutes.
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Long delays on the M5 Southbound at J18 and M49 due to holiday traffic.
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Plymouth from the Tamar Bridge tower
Traffic on the M4 between junctions 18 and 19, Bristol(Photo: National Roads)
A38 Westbound, near Tamar Bridge(Photo: National Roads)
M5 Southbound between Junctions 16 and 17, Bristol(Photo: National Roads)
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There is heavy holiday traffic on the M5 Southbound at J18 M49, Inrix traffic said at 5.27pm.
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Traffic is on the A38 Bristol Road in both directions from the B3133 Langford Road to the A368 Dinghurst Road. In the area of road works. Temporary road lights are in place.
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Sainsbury’s Petrol filling station at Castle Court in St Phillips Bristol with drivers queuing and jostling for petrol ahead of the Easter long week, with signs indicating that diesel fuel is not available.(Photo: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)
A Sainsbury’s petrol filling station at Castle Court in St Phillips Bristol with drivers queuing and jostling for petrol ahead of the Easter long week, with signs indicating that diesel fuel is not available.(Photo: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)
A Sainsbury’s petrol filling station at Castle Court in St Phillips Bristol with drivers queuing and jostling for petrol ahead of the Easter long week, with signs indicating that diesel fuel is not available.(Photo: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)
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A30 – RAWRIDGE – SECOND STATE – DEVON Traffic on the A30 in both directions at Viney Lane. In the area of road works.
KERNICK ROAD – PENRYN – BOTH DIRECTIONS – CORNWALL Kernick Road in both directions partially blocked, traffic slow due to accident, two vehicles involved from Jennings Road to A39.
Inrix reports that the Sedgemoor Services lorry pumps, between junctions 22 and 21, are out of fuel. It said:
M5 – SOMERSET – NORTHBOUND No fuel available at M5 Northbound Sedgemoor Services lorry pumps. It is between J22 and J21.
National Highways reported delays of 40 minutes on the southbound carriageway between the 13th and 14th lanes.
M5 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – SOUTHBOUND Stop traffic on the M5 Southbound from J13 A419 ( Stroud ) towards Michaelwood Services. Congestion at J12 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke). The A38 Bristol road through Cambridge is also heavily congested as traffic seeks an alternative route. Restrictions have been lifted. Michaelwood Services are located between J13 and J14.
M5 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – SOUTHBOUND Stop traffic on the M5 Southbound from J13 A419 ( Stroud ) towards Michaelwood Services. Congestion at J12 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke).
M4 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – WESTBOUND – BRISTOL Long delays due to earlier accident, two vehicles involved on the M4 Westbound from J19 M32 (Bristol) to J20 M5 J15 (Almondsbury Interchange). Disruption at J18 (Bate / Tormarton). The M32 is also lined up as it approaches.
M5 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – SOUTHBOUND Long delays and one lane closed due to accident on M5 Southbound from J13 A419 ( Stroud ) towards Michaelwood Services. Congestion at J12 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke). The A38 Bristol road through Cambridge is also heavily congested as traffic seeks an alternative route. Michaelwood Services are located between J13 and J14.
M5 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – SOUTHBOUND Long delays and one lane closed due to accident on M5 Southbound from J13 A419 ( Stroud ) towards Michaelwood Services. Congestion at J12 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke). The A38 Bristol road through Cambridge is also heavily congested as traffic seeks an alternative route. Michaelwood Services are located between J13 and J14.
There are long delays on the M4 due to an earlier accident between two vehicles from J19 to J20.
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One lane is closed and backed up due to a broken down vehicle on the A4044 Temple Gate Southbound from the A420 Old Market Street (Old Market roundabout) to the Friary.
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The A380 incident has now been cleared and traffic is returning to normal.
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Another crash on the M5, near Bristol, is causing further delays for motorists this afternoon.
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Police say one person was injured after a car overturned on the A380 at around 2pm.
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M5 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – SOUTHBOUND Long delays and one lane closed due to accident on M5 Southbound from J13 A419 ( Stroud ) towards Michaelwood Services. Congestion at J12 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke). The A38 Bristol road through Cambridge is also heavily congested as traffic seeks an alternative route. Michaelwood Services are located between J13 and J14.
PARKEND ROAD – BREAM – HUNTING DIRECTIONS – GLOUCESTERSHIRE Parkend Road is closed in both directions due to downed power lines between Bowson Road and May Cottages. Traffic is fine.
A46 – COLD ASHTON – GLOUCESTERSHIRE (5 miles North of Bath) Traffic on the A46 at Cold Ashton Roundabout. Walking time is ten minutes.
A380 KING’S ASH ROAD – PAIGNTON – SOUTHBOUND – DEVON Slow moving traffic A380 King’s Ash Road southbound between Fernicombe Road and A385 Totnes Road / A3022 Brixham Road (Tweenaway Cross). The journey time is 15 minutes.
A30 – EXETER – WESTBOUND – DEVON A30 Westbound Slight traffic congestion due to obstruction on the A377 (Alphington Junction, Exeter) towards Fingle Glen (Pathfinder Village).
A30 – RAWRIDGE – SECOND STATE – DEVON Queuing traffic A30 in both directions on Viney Lane. In the area of road works.
Two vehicles are believed to have crashed on the M5 southbound this afternoon (April 2).
One witness said that “a caravan and a car” had crashed.
M5 – GLOUCESTERSHIRE – SOUTHBOUND Long delays and one lane closed due to accident on M5 Southbound from J13 A419 ( Stroud ) towards Michaelwood Services. Michaelwood Services are located between J13 and J14.
National Highways is reporting delays of 40 minutes on the M5 southbound between junctions 13 and 14.
M5 traffic(Photo: National Roads)
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