All lanes on M4 reopen after car fire near Bristol

The scene of the fire on the M4 near BristolImage source, National Highways
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The fire was on the westbound carriageway of the M4 between junction 19 for Bristol and junction 20 for the M5

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Motorists travelling on the M4 near Bristol are experiencing delays after a car fire.

Traffic was temporarily held on the westbound carriageway between junction 19 for Bristol and junction 20 for the M5, but all lanes have since reopened.

Emergency services including Avon Fire and Rescue Service and Avon and Somerset Police, were at the scene of the fire, which has since been extinguished.

National Highways said the remains of the car had also been removed and delays, which were about 45 minutes, were starting to ease.

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