Live updates as stranded M5 motorists rescued from cars as motorway floods

A major motorway has been hit with closures on Friday morning after motorists had to be rescued from flooded sections. Heavy overnight rain has caused major problems on the M5, just the other side of the Prince of Wales bridge.

The motorway around the Almondsbury Interchange is closed because of flooding causing two miles of queues and lots of congestion. People travelling to Bristol Airport are being advise to leave "additional time" for their journeys.

It is closed northbound near Almondsbury between junction 15 and junction 14 due to flooding following heavy rainfall Traffic officers and a specialist team are at the scene. The southbound carriageway currently has one lane open.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service worked with National Highways to rescue people stranded on the M5 after heavy rainfall flooded the motorway. There are also restrictions because of high winds on the M48 Severn Bridge crossing.

Flooding is also causing delays on the rail network. Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton all lines are blocked. Transport for Wales Rail Services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street/International will be cancelled.

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