THE M5 was shut this morning following a horrifying collision, throwing thousands of journeys into chaos.
Drivers have been told to expect delays of up to an hour, as mammoth six mile queues continue to build.
The closure is affecting the M5 Southbound between Junction 16 and Junction 17.
The resulting delays have thrown thousands of Monday morning, rush hour journeys into chaos.
According to BristolWorld, an ambulance is at the scene – along with both Avon & Somerset Police and Avon Fire Rescue.
Reportedly, an overturned van has been spotted at crash site.
Traffic pictures show lorries, vans and cars gridlocked on the road, while the Northbound route remains completely clear.
In one photograph, an emergency service vehicle can be seen waiting for the traffic to ease.
Although the road has been reopened at 6.24am, National Highways has warned drivers to expect ongoing delays.
A statement from the organisation read: “All lanes have now re-opened on the #M5 southbound between J16 and J17 near #Almondsbury #Bristol.
“A 52 minute delay and 6 miles of congestion remains in the area but should now start to ease.
“Thanks for your patience this morning.”
The Sun has approached Avon and Somerset Police for comment.
During the road’s closure, contractors and Traffic Officers were seen clearing a huge spillage from the road’s surface.
The mysterious liquid was neon green in colour and several officers were seen using brooms to clear it up.
The news comes just a week after Frantic Friday – the first weekend after the end of the school year.
Drivers waited in massive queues at the Port of Dover as they headed off on their summer holidays, though executives at the Port said that they have been preparing for the huge influx of cars ahead of time.
An estimated 13.9 million drivers hit the road from July 21 to July 25.
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