The M5 southbound was closed after a serious accident, causing huge delays for drivers.
M5 traffic: Air ambulance on the scene at motorway in Devon
The M5 motorway was closed after a serious crash, sparking major delays. The collision happened at around 9.30am on Sunday between junction 28 for Cullompton and junction 29 for Exeter Airport. An air ambulance landed at the scene, and both directions were initially shut to allow emergency services to respond. Police said the crash involved several vehicles, but no one was thought to have been seriously injured.
The northbound carriageway reopened late morning, while the southbound side remained closed for debris clearance. National Highways confirmed just before 2pm that the southbound carriageway had reopened. Earlier, drivers were diverted via the B3181 through Cullompton, Westcott, Budlake and Broadclyst before rejoining the M5 at junction 30.
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The M5 southbound was shut do to the crash. (Image: National Highways)
All lanes are now open and traffic is flowing freely.
National Highways said: “All lanes are open on the #M5 southbound between J28 #Cullompton and J29 #Exeter following this mornings collision. Traffic flowing freely in the area.”
In the latest update, National Highways says that the M5 southbound is now open.
They said: “The #M5 southbound between J28 #Cullompton and J29 #Exeter is OPEN. Lane 1 remains closed for collision clear-up work. Minimal delays on approach.”
The serious collision took place on the southbound M5 between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 29 (Exeter Airport).
The affected stretch is about 6.5 miles (10.5km) long.
National Highways says traffic is being diverted via the B3181 through Cullompton, Westcott, Budlake and Broadclyst before rejoining the motorway at junction 30.
National Highways says: “The M5 in Devon is closed southbound between J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Exeter Airport) due to a serious collision which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning.
“Devon & Cornwall Police and emergency services are on scene being assisted by National Highways Traffic Officers.
“The northbound carriageway was briefly closed but reopened at 10:48.
“Traffic caught up within the closure is being released past the scene in lane 3.”
In the latest update National Highways says that the traffic is slowly being released.
They said: “If you’re caught up within the #M5 southbound closure between J28 #Cullompton and J29 #Exeter, we’re releasing traffic slowly past the scene in lane 3.
“Devon and Cornwall Police are carrying out investigation works.”
Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit the M5 southbound at J28 and turn right at the traffic light controlled junction to join the A373.
At the roundabout, head straight over and join the B3181 (Station Road).
Continue southbound on the B3181, passing through Cullompton, Westcott, Budlake (running parallel to the M5) and Broadclyst until the junction with Cumberland Way.
Join Cumberland Way southbound and then at the next roundabout continue straight over onto Moor Lane.
Continue southbound to then re-join the M5 at J30.
Inrix reports: “M5 Southbound closed, severe delays due to accident, overturned vehicle involved from J28 A373 Honiton Road (Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A30 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton).
“Northbound carriageway is now open after it was closed to allow air ambulance to attend the scene.”
A serious crash has closed a stretch of the M5 in Devon this morning (Sunday, August 10).
It happened on the southbound carriageway at around 9:30am. An air ambulance has landed at the scene.
Traffic is currently being held between junction 28 (Cullompton) and junction 29 (Exeter Airport).
National Highways said: “The M5 southbound in Devon is closed between J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Exeter Airport) due to a serious collision which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning.
“Devon & Cornwall Police and emergency services are on scene being assisted by National Highways Traffic Officers.”
Thanks for joining our live coverage. The M5 southbound has been shut between junctions 28 and 29 after a serious collision. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were at the scene. We’ll be bringing you the latest.
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