The motorway was shut in both directions next to Junction 2 for Oldbury as collision investigators examined the scene. You can unsubscribe at any time. Get the pick of the week's stories and fascinating Devon history features direct to your inbox every Saturday morning in our exclusive Weekend Report newsletterThere are hours of delays after a fatal crash on the M5 near Bristol this morning.A lengthy diversion is in place for vehicles heading towards Devon and Cornwall, with the southbound carriageways shut between J18 for Portishead and J21 at Weston-super-Mare.Traffic service Inrix reports that the diversion route is currently taking two hours due to heavy congestion.Inrix says: "M5 Southbound closed, severe delays due to accident investigation work from J19 A369 (Portishead) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare ). Take the second exit (after the services) onto the A369 Martcombe Road and follow the road for approximately 5.5 miles until the junction at Ashton Gate.
Both northbound and southbound traffic was diverted around junctions 2 and 3 via Birchley Island on the A456 and A4123 during the closure, which caused around three miles of tailbacks. He was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to Birmingham Children’s Hospital; the doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the boy to hospital.
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. "They found an injured man just south of junction 20 (Clevedon).

Reason : Roadworks are planned.

The collision occurred at junction 19 for Portishead near to Gordano services shortly after 7pm on Tuesday (September 10). "The southbound carriageway is closed between junctions 19 (Portishead) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare). The motorway was closed in both directions near Oldbury for around three hours as a result of the incident which happened at around 11.20am today. Nearest town: 2.32m from Avonmouth. “He has suffered serious injuries. A boy is seriously injured in hospital after being hit by multiple cars on the M5.The motorway was closed in both directions near Oldbury for around three hours as a result of the incident which happened at around 11.20am today. An M5 slip road has been closed after a crash involving a motorcyclist. Police officers were seen recovering a push bike from near the motorway. Traffic trapped directly behind the incident was allowed past the scene before the road was fully closed for the police investigation. Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J6 (Worcester)and J5 (Droitwich) . Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 17:45 and 18:00 on 11 Aug 2020. Photos taken at the scene showed a silver car left with damage, while a lorry and another car had also stopped nearby. It is not yet clear how the boy came to be on the carriageway. "Officers were called at about 4.30am to a report of a pedestrian in the southbound carriageway. ROAD WORKS. …

Reason: Broken down vehicle.

Motorists will then be directed to leave the M5 at junction 18a exit-slip to continue their journey. "Congestion to J18 over Avonmouth Bridge and A4 Portway into Bristol.

Diversion via J11a, A417/A46 junction and return to M5 J11a to join northbound and continue. Status: Pending. M5 Jct 11 northbound entry slip road closure for resurfacing. Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) . Paramedics from the Hazardous Area Response Team were sent along with an ambulance, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, with a doctor on board. "A370 to Congresbury is gridlocked and the A38 to Bristol Airport is really bad.

Follow the A370 and re-join the M5 at J21.Road users for the J19 diversion are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbols and exit at J19. Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.

"Heavy goods vehicles are advised to leave at J18/18a (Avonmouth).Drivers are then advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol and exit the M5 at J18 and travel along the A4 until the A370 near, Ashton Gate.