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Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Winds across parts of southern England and Wales
Friday 0000 – 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
We're appealing for the public's help to locate Nicola Evans who's wanted in connection with several shop thefts.
She has links to Patchway, Filton, and north Bristol.
If you know where she is, call 999 using the reference number 5226150674. Call 101 with any other information.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Final update: M5 southbound between J17/18
Traffic has been released following a police led incident.
Residual delays of 40 minutes on the approach.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Traffic is stopped on the M5 southbound between J17/18 due to a police led incident.
@ASPolice are on scene.
Delays in excess of 30 minutes on the approach.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Update 5: The #A303 remains closed on the westbound between #A358 #Ilminster & #A30 #Upottery
#A303 has now reopened on the eastbound carriageway.
Westbound remains closed due to recovery taking place.
Currently no delays on approach.
Diversion: nationalhighways.co.uk/roads…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Update 3: The #A303 both ways between #A358 #Ilminster & #A30 #Upottery
#A303 remains closed after an earlier collision involving a hay laden HGV, which caught fire and spread to the verge.
The road is likely to remain closed for some time.
Diversion: nationalhighways.co.uk/roads…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
The #A303 in #Devon is closed both directions between the #A358 #Ilminster and #A30 #Upottery after a hay-laden HGV caught fire, with flames spreading to the grass verge.
Fire crews are on scene tackling the blaze.
Please allow extra travel time.
More info to follow.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
⚠️ An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued across a majority of England, while the North East is under a Yellow Alert. These alerts are in place from 9am on Tuesday 11 August until 9am on Friday 14 August.
ALT Amber heat health alerts issued for East Midlands, East of England, London, North West, South East, South West and West Midlands. Yellow heat health alert issued for North East.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
We are seeking to trace victims of a man who created a fake website claiming to sell luxury cars, as they may be entitled to compensation.
Read more ⬇️
rocu.cms.soh.police.uk/news/…
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Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Lane 3 (of 3) is closed on the #M5 in both directions between J20 #Clevedon & J21 #WestonSuperMare due to a collision involving a lorry going through the central barrier.
Emergency services are working on scene.
Delays of up to 40 mins on approach, 2 miles of congestion.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
The #M5 in #Somerset near #Bridgewater is closed in both directions between J23 #Puriton & J24 #Huntworth due to a police led incident.
@ASPolice are on scene.
Current delays of 15 minutes on approach, with 1 mile of congestion in both directions.
Info: nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
With temperatures soaring over the next few days, don't let the heat catch you off guard on your commute. Pack your #TRIP kit:
🥤 Plenty of water
📱 Phone charger & snacks
🚗 Check your tyres
Latest warnings: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/war…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Together with the @metoffice, UKHSA have issued an AMBER heat-health alert for the South West until 9pm on Sun. 12 July.
Check in on older friends, family & neighbours, particularly those who live alone, who may struggle to keep themselves cool & hydrated during the hot weather.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
The #M5 in #Somerset remains closed both ways between J22 #Highbridge & J23 #Puriton due to overhead cable issues.
@nationalgriduk infrastructure assessments are ongoing.
Current delays of 90 minutes, with up to 8 miles of congestion both ways.
Info: nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
We are reissuing a wanted appeal and would urge anybody who sees Danni Stern to call 999.
The 49-year-old is wanted after failing to return to HMP Leyhill and was last seen at Bristol Temple Meads at about 9am on Thursday 11 June.
If you see Stern, call 999 ref. 5226161251
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Hot weather can lead to health issues for some.
Follow our #WeatherReady advice to stay safe:
👉Drink lots of water
👉Apply sun cream generously
👉Find shade where you can
👉Look out for vulnerable friends & neighbours
More tips:
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/war…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
🚨We are currently responding to a gas leak on Colston Street in the centre of Bristol. 🚨The immediate area has been evacuated, and cordons are in place.
Please avoid the area.
Nearby roads are currently closed.
More details about road closures can be found here: buff.ly/4ttZyIV
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
Together with the @metoffice, UKHSA have issued an amber heat-health alert for the South West until 8pm on Tues 23 June.
Check in on older friends, family & neighbours, particularly those who live alone, who may struggle to keep themselves cool & hydrated during the hot weather.
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
The #M5 in #Bristol remains closed both ways near #Avonmouth due to an ongoing incident led by @ASPolice
Southbound traffic is now in process of being turned around.
60min delay both ways.
@BristolAirport
Further info, Inc. diversion: nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Avon and Somerset Police retweeted
The #M5 in #Bristol is closed in both directions near #Avonmouth between J18 and J19 due to a police led incident.
@ASPolice are on scene.
Delays are building, currently 45mins and 5 miles of congestion on the approach.
@BristolAirport
Further updates to follow.
