Avon and Somerset Police have advised drivers to avoid the M5 Northbound as they deal with a burning lorry between junctions 20 and 19.

A video emerged on social media earlier today (April 25) showing a Weston's Cider lorry well alight.

Residents living nearby have told the Mercury and Times they heard explosions from the motorway which "sounded like fireworks going off".

Weston Mercury: There are no reported injuries.There are no reported injuries. (Image: Tom Atkin)

Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire and Rescue teams were called to the incident at around 1.13pm.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police has said: "A road closure is currently in place on the M5 Northbound from between junction 20 (Clevedon) to junction 19 (Portishead) due to a vehicle fire.

"There are no reported injuries.

"Long delays are expected and motorists are advised to avoid the route."

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Firefighters remain on the scene.