M5 closed after crash with hour-long delays and 6 MILES of traffic for thousands of drivers sparking rush-hour chaos
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THE M5 was shut this morning following a horrifying collision, throwing thousands of journeys into chaos.
Drivers have been told to expect delays of up to an hour, as mammoth six mile queues continue to build.
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Westbound journeys on the M5 have been thrown into chaos
The closure is affecting the M5 Southbound between Junction 16 and Junction 17.
The resulting delays have thrown thousands of Monday morning, rush hour journeys into chaos.
Traffic pictures show lorries, vans and cars gridlocked on the road, while the Northbound route remains completely clear.
In one photograph, an emergency service vehicle can be seen waiting for the traffic to ease.
Although the road has been reopened, National Highways has warned drivers to expect ongoing delays.
A statement from the organisation read: "All lanes have now re-opened on the #M5 southbound between J16 and J17 near #Almondsbury #Bristol.
"A 52 minute delay and 6 miles of congestion remains in the area but should now start to ease.
"Thanks for your patience this morning."
The Sun has approached Avon and Somerset Police for comment.
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