Transport and Logistics Network
A motorway was blocked this afternoon after a trailer carrying what appear to be large fridges spilled its load. Traffic was stopped on the M5 northbound near Junction 11 in Gloucestershire, sparking delays of up to 45 minutes and six miles of congesti…
Emergency services at the scene
National Highways reports:
Avon and Somerset Fire & Rescue are working with the Environment Agency, Police, Our Traffic Officers and Contractors at scene to clear the flooding as soon as possible.
Diversions
Northbound t…
There was heavy traffic on the M5 for those heading north this morning. There was an accident, understood to involve an overturned vehicle, in Gloucestershire, which caused delays for motorists heading out of Bristol.
All traffic was briefly held earli…
Areas across England have suffered heavy rain and localised flooding in recent days, with commuters facing widespread disruption on road and rail services.
An amber rain warning issued by the Met Office for areas of the Midlands and the south of the co…
Full national round-up of severe weather
A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Sunday as parts of England suffered heavy rain and localised flooding on Friday. Commuters in parts of England faced disruption on road and rail services wi…
Motorists have been left stranded by floodwater on the M5 this morning[1], Friday, September 27, as heavy overnight rain has resulted in the closure of both the southbound and northbound carriageways[2]. The torrential downpour left vehicles stuck, lea…
27 September 2024, 09:41
Stranded drivers rescued from flooded M5 as months worth of rain hits— with more flood warnings in place. Picture: Alamy/National Highways
By Katy Ronkin
Rescuers freed drivers stranded on the M5, train stations became submer…
Commuters in parts of England faced disruption on Friday as more heavy rain and flooding overnight caused problems on roads and to rail services.
Images posted on social media showed tracks at a train station in Shropshire completely submerged and aban…
Two officers who ran into live motorway traffic to save a man who was trying to kill himself have been named winners of a Bravery Award at Avon and Somerset Police Federation’s inaugural Recognition Awards.
On 28 May 2023, Sgt Nick Dalrymple was dispat…
Two officers who ran into live motorway traffic to save a suicidal man have been honoured with a Bravery Award at the inaugural Recognition Awards of the Avon and Somerset Police Federation.
On 28 May 2023, Sgt Nick Dalrymple was called out to reports …