All lanes of the M5 southbound have reopened following a crash involving three vehicles.

Crews from Avonmouth and Patchway fire stations attended the incident between junction 18 and 19.

A large goods vehicle and two cars were involved in the incident.

One male casualty was initially rescued before fire crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to free a second. 

Both have been taken to hospital.

There are delays of around 45 minutes in the area.