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M4 Bristol fire LIVE: Motorway shut as lorry ablaze and huge queues ahead of rush hour
Reach Daily Express | January 29, 2026 4:40 PM CST

A major motorway cutting through the South West of England has been shut ahead of the morning rush hour.

The M4 is closed on Thursday, January 29 westbound between J18 (Bath) and J19 (M32 Bristol) following a lorry fire.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service and Avon and Somerset Police are attending the scene. Traffic officers are putting strategic closures in place, reports The Mirror.

This is an ongoing incident and you can follow the latest in our live blog down below.

Visit express.co.uk for live updates.


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