M4 Accident Today: This afternoon, a vehicle fire broke out on the M4 motorway. As a result, westbound traffic between junction 19 (M32) and junction 20 (M5) has come to a standstill. As a result, delays of 60 minutes have been reported near Bristol. Eastbound traffic on the motorway is also held up.
M4 Accident Today: What Happened?
This afternoon, a vehicle fire on the M4 close to Bristol is leading to significant disruption today, Monday, 12 October 2026. Local reports indicate that the westbound carriageway is shut between Junction 19 (M32) and Junction 20 (M5) as emergency services deal with the incident.
Speaking about the same, a National Highways spokesperson said that “The M4 has closed westbound between J19 and J20 near Bristol due to a vehicle fire.”
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Traffic has also been stopped on the eastbound carriageway, and drivers have been cautioned about delays of roughly 60 minutes. An official cause of the HGV fire is not yet known.
M4 Accident Today: Delays & Congestion
The HGV fire has caused a closure of the M4 motorway, with delays close to 60 minutes reported on the M4 westbound between Junction 19 (M32) and Junction 20 (M5), near Bristol.
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