COMMUTERS in North Somerset are being warned of an accident in Long Ashton this morning (Tues).

Motorists travelling between Bristol and North Somerset via Clarken Coombe are being asked to take an alternative route following the serious incident.

The road is blocked and closed to traffic while emergency services attend the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, which happened at about 8.10am and involved one car, is asked to call police on 101.