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The Irish Sun
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
M5 closed after crash with hour-long delays and 6 MILES of traffic for thousands of drivers sparking rush-hour chaos
Although traffic has started moving, delays are ongoing ROAD BLOCK M5 closed after crash with hour-long delays and 6 MILES of traffic for thousands of drivers sparking rush-hour chaos 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. 1 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. According to BristolWorld, an ambulance is at the scene - along with both Avon & Somerset Police and Avon Fire Rescue. 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. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
BBC News
03-08-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Claverham farm fire leads to chemical warning for residents
Residents are being urged to stay inside and keep doors and windows closed while firefighters work to tackle a blaze at a rural Fire & Rescue Service first responded to reports of a fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross on the outskirts of Claverham, Somerset, just before 21:20 BST on Saturday. Fire crews remain at the scene while Avon and Somerset Police officers are manning road closures in the living within 800 metres of the fire have been advised to stay inside as fire service has warned the smoke "may contain hazardous chemicals". No injuries have been reported.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Bristol: Homes in Ashton Vale evacuated amid emergency response
Residents have been evacuated from their homes amid a major emergency services response. Avon and Somerset Police has not confirmed the exact nature of the incident in the Ashton Vale area of Bristol, but a number of homes have been evacuated around Risdale Road. A road closure is currently in place on South Liberty Lane and multiple police vehicles and officers are in the area. A spokesperson for Avon Fire & Rescue Service has confirmed crews are "currently assisting in the response to a police-led incident in the South Liberty Lane area of Bristol".
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Teenager arrested following arson at derelict Bristol pub
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze tore through a derelict and Somerset Police were called to the former Farriers Arms building on Fishponds Road in Bristol, at about 19:45 on 20 an investigation, Avon Fire and Rescue Service said it was believed the fire was started Insp Luke Keenan, of the Bristol East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said they are "keeping an open mind" as to whether the incident is linked to several other fires in the surrounding areas in recent times. The teenager has since been released under investigation. The pub, which opened in 1872, is currently owned by the Morrisons supermarket located next door after the land was sold in the 1980s as part of a package the fire, police conducted extensive inquiries including reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to Keenan said these inquiries are still ongoing and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward. "We hope the news of last week's arrest reassures people in east Bristol that our investigation into the pub fire is progressing," he said."There have been several other fires in the surrounding areas in recent times and we are keeping an open mind as to whether any of these incidents are linked."He added the force was "committed to working with the community" to reduce incidents related to antisocial behaviour.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- BBC News
Bristol investigation launched after derelict Fishponds pub blaze
An investigation is under way after a fire at a derelict public tackled the blaze at the Farriers Arms next to Morrisons on Fishponds Road in Bristol on Friday, at around 19:30 Fire and Rescue said five fire appliances and a turntable ladder were in attendance to deal with the incident and around 30 residents were urged to avoid the area due to traffic congestion and to keep all doors and windows closed due to the significant amounts of smoke and fumes generated by this blaze, firefighters said. The cause of the blaze is currently unknown, and an investigation will take place in an effort to determine the cause, emergency services said.
