15/01/2025 06:04am

M5 Northbound, Junction 18-17

Crews from Avonmouth, Southmead and Patchway were called at 06:04 to reports of a road traffic collision on the M5 Northbound, Junction 18-17.

On arrival, firefighters found a road traffic collision involving one large HGV, two small HGVs and one van. The large HGV was well alight, and firefighters used two 45mm covering jets and one high pressure hose reel to extinguish the flames. Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus for safety. Firefighters remained to make the scene safe ahead of vehicle recovery.

Avon & Somerset Police, National Highways and the ambulance service were also in attendance. 

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