One lane has been closed on a vital route leading out of the city this evening following a crash.
Firefighters and police were called to the incident on Brislington Hill near to the Callington Road junction, at around 6:50pm on Wednesday (September 4).
According to initial reports there was thought to be a car on fire.
A lane was closed to allow emergency services, including firefighters from Temple and Avonmouth, to deal with the incident.
A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 18:50 to reports of a suspected car fire on Brislington Hill.
"One crew from Temple and Avonmouth attended.
"Upon arrival they found no fire was involved. They used a high pressured hose reel to slick off the road of any oil spillage."
The council's traffic service, Travelwest tweeted: "Incident at the Brislington Hill Road/Callington Road junction.
"The ahead lane is currently blocked with emergnecy vehicles. Expect delays."
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