M32 in Bristol closed after lorry overturns and spills load

The southbound carriageway near Hambrook is shut. Credit: Traffic cameras

The M32 in Bristol will remain closed for the rest of the day after a lorry carrying stones and sand overturned.

The southbound carriageway near Hambrook is shut due to the incident, which has resulted in debris and a fuel spillage across the carriageway.

According to National Highways, a closure is in place between M4 J19 and J1.

Pictures show emergency services at the scene. A diversion has been set up for motorists looking to use the road.

A post on the traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "M32 Southbound closed, slow traffic due to overturned lorry and recovery work from M4 J19 (Bristol) to J1 A4174 (Hambrook).

"Cameras show recovery has now arrived and the road has again been closed.

"Lane three (of three) remains closed on the opposite side approaching the roundabout."

Diversion route in place:

Road users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs.

  • Exit the M5 at J16 and take the third exit onto the A38 to Filton.

  • At the A38 Filton roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4174

  • Follow the A4174 and take the 3rd exit to rejoin the M32.