A38 closed for 11 hours after fatal crash near Bristol Airport

• Police at the scene of the A38 crash

The A38 has now reopened in both directions near Bristol Airport after being closed for the majority of the day following a fatal crash.

Three cars caught fire in the crash which left one dead and another person injured.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash in Barrow Gurney at around 7.30am. The road was closed between the Airport Tavern and Dial Lane while investigations are carried out.

Three cars caught fire as a result of the crash.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "It's believed that, sadly, one person has lost their life. The deceased has not yet been identified.

"A second person is being treated by ambulance for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

"Motorists are advised to avoid the area."

An ambulance service spokesperson confirmed three double-crewed land ambulances and an operations officer were sent to the scene.If you have any information or dashcam footage which could help the investigation please call 101 and give the reference 5223089046.