The motorbike on fire, picture by Pete Knight
A motorbike fire caused issues with traffic on the M5 this morning.
Emergency services attended but the J16 roundabout is congested due to the incident.
M5 J16 #Almondsbury Roundabout. Please be aware that there is a motorbike on fire at this location @AvonFireRescue are currently in attendance. Please pass the scene with caution
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) 20 May 2019
Avon Fire and Rescue Service were on hand to put the fire out and traffic is slowly returning to normal.
There were conerns for the riders safety but it is not believed they have been hurt in the incident.
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