Two lanes on the M5 are closed today (Friday) after a multi-car pile-up.

Four cars collided on the motorway near junction 20 (Clevedon) just after 12.50pm which has cause tailbacks past junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare).

One lane on both the north and southbound carriageway has been closed while the debris is cleared.

Traffic is moving slowly in both directions and delays are expected for the next hour.

It is not known if anyone has been seriously injured in the accident.

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