All drivers are detained and traffic jams return to the bridge due to the emergency. Highways England said police officers were present. There is no indication for how long the situation will continue. A Highways England spokesman said: “Traffic has been disrupted on the M4 heading east on South Gloucestershire between Junction 22 for the M49 and Junction 21 (for the M48) due to a medical emergency.” READ MORE: The mayor is “shocked” after the “terrible” vehicle fires “Traffic officers and emergency services are on hand. The congestion is based on approach,” they added.
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