BRISTOL, UK — September 24, 2026 — An accident on the M32 in Bristol has disrupted normal travel today, with several First Bus services diverted while the road incident is being managed.
First Bus reported on September 24 that services m1, m3, m4, Y1 and Y2 were diverted because of an accident on the M32. The operator said affected buses were being routed via Frenchay, with the Begbrook stop temporarily unavailable. Passengers were directed to use the stop at the bottom of Stoke Lane instead.
The update provides confirmation that an accident occurred, but it does not establish the number of vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, or the circumstances that led to the collision.
Traffic Disruption Around the M32
The incident is unfolding against a backdrop of planned road restrictions in the same area. First Bus has separately warned passengers that the M32 bus gate at Begbrook is scheduled to close overnight from September 23 through September 25, between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m., for carriageway works.
That means motorists and public-transport users may encounter more than one source of disruption around the M32 today. The accident-related diversion should therefore be distinguished from the separately scheduled overnight road works.
The diversion affecting the m1, m3 and m4 services sends buses away from the normal Begbrook route, while Y1 and Y2 services are also affected by the accident response.
What Is Known About the Accident
At the time of publication, the confirmed public information remains limited.
There is no verified information in the sources reviewed establishing:
- the exact circumstances of the crash;
- the number of vehicles involved;
- confirmed injuries or fatalities;
- the extent of vehicle or roadside damage; or
- when all traffic restrictions will be removed.
Those details should not be inferred from the existence of a traffic diversion alone.
For commuters, however, the practical impact is already clear: M32 traffic and bus movements around Begbrook are being affected, and passengers using the affected services have been instructed to follow the temporary arrangements.
Road Users Advised to Allow Extra Time
The M32 is an important route through Bristol, and disruption can quickly affect surrounding roads and public transport connections. Travellers heading through the affected section should follow official traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The latest First Bus service information, timestamped 4:54 p.m. on September 24, continues to list the M32 accident diversion.
Further information from police, highways authorities or emergency services could provide a clearer account of the collision, including whether injuries occurred and when normal traffic conditions are expected to return.
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