Traffic on a major UK motorway came to a standstill due to a vehicle fire just before rush hour, but the situation has since been resolved. National Highways announced that traffic was stopped on the M4 in Gloucestershire between junction 19 and 20 on Thursday, March 26. Vehicles heading westbound were held up as a result of the incident, with the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service on the scene.
National Highways has confirmed that the M4 has now reopened following the earlier vehicle fire, and traffic has returned to normal. The agency reported delays of around 10 minutes, as seen on CCTV cameras showing traffic at a standstill on the motorway. The impact of the delays is expected to be felt during the morning rush hour in Gloucestershire.
A spokesperson for National Highways stated that the traffic disruption is affecting westbound lanes near Bristol. The English highway authority issued a statement acknowledging the traffic stoppage on the M4 between junction 19 and 20 due to the vehicle fire, with the Fire and Rescue Service and National Highways Traffic Officers on the scene.
National Highways expressed gratitude for drivers’ patience during the incident and indicated that more updates would follow.