Overturned lorry shuts part of M5

An overturned lorry has forced the closure of the M5 in Devon.

National Highways said southbound lanes of the motorway were closed between junction 27 at Tiverton and junction 29 at Exeter after the lorry crashed shortly before 08:00 GMT.

It said diversions were in place, with the lorry blocking three lanes of the road.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the road was likely to remain closed for some time.