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Motorway blocked in both directions near UK city with police at scene
- The M5 was closed in both directions near Bristol due to a welfare-related incident, causing miles of delays.
- Emergency services attended the scene as traffic built on both carriageways.
- National Highways advised motorists to follow diversions during the closure.
- The closure affected both directions from Junction 18 to Junction 19, impacting traffic to Weston-super-Mare and Portbury.
- Inrix reported long delays and advised on re-opening as the incident was cleared.
- The M5 closure prompted diversions via local routes to avoid the affected area.
- The incident caused congestion stretching back toward Clevedon on the northbound side.
- Police confirmed the incident as welfare-related, triggering the full motorway closure.
- National Highways provided real-time updates on delays and diversion options during the event.
- By late morning, authorities indicated the situation was improving as delays eased.
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