M5 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major UK motorway after horror crash - roads closed

The Express has reached out to the Devon& Cornwall Police for a comment. We are awaiting their response.

The motorway continues to remain closed as the police carry out an investigation.

According to the National Highways, specialist contractors will cut the central reservation barrier to free the traffic caught behind the first incident.

Devon and Cornwall Police advised both carriageways will remain closed most of the morning due to extensive investigations, said National Highways.

Northbound Road users are advise to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs.

-Exit M5 at J28 (Cullompton).

-At the roundabout, join the B3181 northbound towards Willand.

-Continue on the B3181 through Willand and towards Sampford Peverell.

-At the junction with the A361, follow signs for Tiverton/Barnstaple.

-Use the A361 link road to rejoin the M5 northbound at J27.

Two serious collisions have occurred within 2 miles of each other.

The National Highways are urging the motorists to plan their journey ahead.

It advised: "

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

"Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000."

Southbound Road users are advise to follow the Solid Square diversion symbol on road signs:

-Leave the M5 at J27 and take the 1st exit onto the A38.

-Follow the A38 to the roundabout with the B3181 at Waterloo Cross and take the 2nd exit onto the B3181 southbound.

-Follow the B3181 southbound through Willand and back to the M5 J28 junction at Cullompton and rejoin the M5 southbound at

The motorway is closed both ways between J27 (Tiverton) and J28 (Cullompton)

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