Which junctions closed on M5 Devon: Tiverton to Wellington

The northbound carriageway is closed just before junction 27 (Tiverton) while the southbound side is closed at junction 26) Wellington).

Police expect the road to be closed "for some time" and to find an alternative route.

Although the exact location of the crash is not known at this time, it is thought to be on the Devon side of the border as Devon and Cornwall Police are leading on the investigation, rather than Avon and Somerset Police.

A Devon and Cornwall force spokesperson said: "M5 road closures following a serious RTC.

"Northbound closed prior to junction 27. Southbound closed at junction 26.

"Road likely to be closed for some time."

National Highways reported just after 7am that there were delays of 30 minutes at that time and approximately three miles of congestion in both directions on approach to the closures.