Lorry crash brings down power cables and closes road

A road in Ottery St Mary is closed in both directions this afternoon (Monday, December 9). According to traffic monitoring site[1] Inrix, there has been a lorry crash and power cables have fallen down. We will keep you updated in our live blog below.

Jesu Street is now shut between Tip Hill and Yonder Street. The crash was first reported by Inrix at 12.25pm and drivers should now expect delays in the area. Inrix says: "Jesu Street in both directions closed due to accident, a lorry involved and fallen power cables from The Pre School to Yonder Street.

Traffic is coping well."

This is a live blog.

Scroll down for updates.

References

1. ^ traffic monitoring site (www.devonlive.com)