M5 traffic clears after crash caused 10-mile tailback past Portishead

Three people were taken to hospital following a four-vehicle crash on the M5 earlier, police have said. They are being treated for injuries that are not believed to be serious, Avon and Somerset Police said. Traffic has cleared following severe delays. Ten miles of congestion had built up on the northbound side after the collision in North Somerset between junction 19 and junction 18. National Highways said there were delays of 90 minutes, with queues stretching back past Portishead and Clevedon. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Tom Cruise surprised Lloyd Kembrey after learning about his extreme challenges for charity. Mike James, from Bristol, says the Cancer Activity Programme has stopped him feeling "weak and demoralised". Fragile archive recordings revealing lost accents, lives and local history are being saved online. We take a look at some of the biggest developments and which of those are causing controversy. The key route will have shut to traffic for more than two years by the time it opens in early 2028. Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content