Live: M5 traffic stationary near Bristol due to animals on the motorway

Traffic on the M5 is currently being held due to animals on the carriageway. The incident was reported around 3.40pm this afternoon (Sunday, April 20). The incident is causing traffic to be temporarily held on the M5 southbound carriageway, from J16 A38 Gloucester Road (Aztec West) to J17 A4018 (Cribbs Causeway).

According to traffic monitoring site Inrix, traffic was held on all three lanes of the motorway. We will bring you the latest updates in our live blog below. Scroll down for updates.

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