A key motorway has ground to a halt after a "major incident."

The incident happened near Weston-super-Mare on Saturday evening leaving traffic on the north and southbound carriageways at a standstill.

One person has said: "M5, standstill both ways between J21 and J22". Another driver said: "M5 at a standstill in both directions between junction 21 and 22 due to a major incident".

Someone else said: "M5 stopped northbound, about two miles from junction 21. Ambulance not long gone past".

A picture from the scene shows all lanes blocked. Some people have even opened the doors with little prospect of moving.

We will keep you updated with our live blog below. 20:31 Charlie Jones

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