M5 crash: One person injured as motorway remains closed following serious collision

One person has sustained injuries during a serious collision on the M5 in Devon. The motorway has been fully closed in both directions since around 6am today (September 6) following a two-vehicle crash near Tiverton.

Emergency services were called to the motorway between Tiverton and Wellington at around 5.30am. Devon and Cornwall Police, Avon and Somerset Police and the ambulance service are confirmed to have attended the incident, which took place between junction 26 and junction 27.

The road is expected to remain closed through the morning ^[1] and drivers have been advised to avoid the area. Motorists are still reportedly stuck within the road closure, with around three miles of congestion on both sides of the road.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called at around 5.30am to reports of a serious collision involving two vehicles on the M5 Northbound between junctions 26 and 27. One person is reported to have sustained injuries and the road remains closed whilst emergency services remain at the scene.

"There is currently a complete closure on the M5 in both directions at the scene. Highways are assisting with putting diversions in place and traffic within the closure will be aided to move when possible."

Police and National Highways traffic officers will turn around drivers stuck in the closure from the back first as soon as possible. National Highways has issued a diversion notice around the crash,^[3] and drivers are advised to take the A38 through Wellington, which is now also facing congestion.

Diversion Route

Northbound road users are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs.

Leave the M5 at J27 and take the 3rd exit onto the A38, towards Wellington
Remain on the A38 for approximately 9 miles to the Chelston Roundabout, with the B3187
At the Chelston Roundabout take the 4th exit, towards the M5
Rejoin the M5 northbound at J26

Southbound road users are advised to follow the Solid Diamond diversion symbol on road signs.

Leave the M5 at J26 and take the 3rd exit onto the A38, towards Taunton
At the next roundabout (Chelston Roundabout) take the first exit onto the A38 south, towards Exeter
Remain on the A38 for approximately 9 miles to M5 J27
Rejoin the M5 southbound at J27

References

^{^} The road is expected to remain closed through the morning (www.devonlive.com)
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