Disruption after four-vehicle crash closes motorway

The crash happened on the M49 during rush hour

A motorway will be partially closed "until late afternoon" after a person was taken to hospital following a four-vehicle crash.

The collision happened on the M49 northbound near Bristol with emergency crews called at about 17:50 GMT on Thursday.

One person was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

National Highways said the carriageway, which has been closed since the crash, needs emergency repairs before it re-opens.

The motorway is expected to reopen on Friday afternoon

It added fuel spillages caused significant damage to the road surface.

Drivers travelling north on the M5 are advised to continue past Junction 18 for the M49 and to use Junction 16 for the M4 and Wales.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays around the Almondsbury Interchange as a result of the closure.