Bristol traffic M4, M5 latest as Severn Bridge closed

The motorways around Bristol and Somerset are experiencing one of the busiest days of the year, as people get away for the festive break or head out for the final shopping weekend before Christmas Day. There has already been a minor crash on the M5 on the section that includes the Avonmouth Bridge, on the southbound side between junction 18 for Avonmouth and the M49 in Bristol, across to junction 19, the turn off for Portishead and Gordano Services in North Somerset. That collision caused tailbacks on the bridge and into Avonmouth earlier this morning.

Now the strengthening wind has caused the closure of the Severn Bridge - that's the M48 between Bristol and Chepstow - according to online traffic service Inrix.

We will bring you all the latest updates on this developing situation and on the scene across the West of England - scroll down for updates.