M5 northbound closed after man dies in Devon

The M5 is now open in both directions after a male pedestrian died following an incident. All vehicles were halted between junction 26 for Wellington and junction 27 for Tiverton.

Both sides of the M5 were closed, with the southbound side reopening at around 10.30am. The northbound side reopened just before 5pm.

Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called at 5.30am today, Wednesday 6 September, to the M5 near Tiverton following reports of a collision involving an HGV and a pedestrian.

“The male pedestrian was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

“The M5 southbound carriageway has been reopened but the northbound carriageway will remain closed into the afternoon.

“Highways England have put diversions in place and traffic stuck within the closures will be assisted to move when possible.”

For updates on this crash, follow the live blog below.