An emergency services incident blocked one of the main roads near the city centre this afternoon (August 16). The incident has been reported on the A432 Stapleton Road in Easton.
Traffic monitoring website Inrix reported the road, which is also a well-used bus route, was blocked at St Marks Road. A tweet from Travelwest says motorists should use alternative routes.
Avon Fire and Rescue said it had sent crews from Temple and Patchway to support paramedics during an incident. South Western Ambulance Service has been approached for details.
Scroll down for updates.
Medical emergency
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We were called at 12:27 to a medical emergency in the Lawrence Hill area of Bristol.
"We sent a double-crewed land ambulance, two units from the hazardous area response team and a responding officer.
"We conveyed one patient by land to Bristol Royal Infirmary.”
Firefighters called out to assist paramedics
A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue says: "Crews from Temple and Patchway were called to support ambulance colleagues with an incident at 12.35pm.
"The incident has now been left in the hands of ambulance colleagues with police also in attendance."
Video - Fire engines leave scene
Sirens can be heard ringing out in the short clip from Stapleton Road, with a police car following fire engines away from the scene.
The video shows an ambulance remains at the scene.
Inrix - Stapleton Road clear
An update from the traffic monitoring website says: "Road cleared, earlier building fire on A432 Stapleton Road northbound at St Marks Road."
Picture shows fire engines no longer on road
The fire engines have left Stapleton Road following the earlier fire.
Road reopen after fire
Travelwest says Stapleton Road has reopened following the incident.
Stapleton Road A432 Northbound Between St Marks Road & Warwick Road has now fully reopened. #twTraffic #Bristol SB
— Travelwest (@travelwestEng) August 16, 2023
Bus services unable to use road
First West of England says a number of bus services are unable to use Stapleton Road due to the fire.
⚠️SERVICE ALERT - 24/48/48a/49⚠️
— First West of England (@FirstBSA) August 16, 2023
Due to a building fire at Stapleton Rd / Easton Way, services will not be able to serve Villiers Road stops or Warwick Road in both directions.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Firefighters and paramedics at the scene
Pictures from Stapleton Road show fire engines at the scene along with ambulances.
Inrix - road blocked
Traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "A432 Stapleton Road northbound blocked due to building fire at St Marks Road."
Drivers advised to avoid area
Travelwest has tweeted that people should avoid the area.
Stapleton Road A432 Northbound Between St Marks Road & Warwick Road is currently blocked by emergency vehicles. Expect Delays in the area. Use alternative Routes if possible. #twTraffic #Bristol JC
— Travelwest (@travelwestEng) August 16, 2023
