Monster M5 traffic as drivers hit with torrential rain, car crash and road repairs View Image

There are delays of at least two hours on the M5 in Bristol as a series of unfortunate events hit motorway drivers this afternoon.

A crash, an infrastructure defect, and flooding have all affected conditions on the motorway, leaving motorists stuck in huge queues.

Two lanes have been closed northbound between junctions 20 and 19 this afternoon (Friday, November 14).

National Highways has warned of extensive delays on the motorway and advised drivers to avoid the area.

Highways said: "Traffic has been released on #M5 #Somerset northbound between J20 ( #Clevedon ) & J19 ( #Portishead ) following a collision.

"2 (of 3) lanes remain closed between J20 & J19 for an infrastructure defect

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