Police have closed a main Bristol road following an ATM explosion in the early hours of the morning (January 30).

The A38 Gloucester Road has been shut in both directions between the B4052 Ashley Down Road and Church Road.

The road is a major route in and out of Bristol and is expected to cause travel disruption this morning.

A crime scene is currently in place while the area is made safe and police carry out forensic investigations.

The explosion happened at about 3.50am and it damaged windows and shop fronts.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary have said it’s not thought any residents or passers-by have been hurt.

You can read everything we know so far about the Gloucester Road explosion here.

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