The M5 is at a standstill after a lorry smashed into the central barrier leaving drivers stranded for hours.
Traffic was stopped in both directions after the smash caused “significant damage,” National Highways confirmed. The crash happened between Juncion 28 and 29 at around midday.
The lorry hit the barrier before crossing into the opposing lane. The heavy goods vehicle has since been recovered. Reports from the scene suggest traffic is around five miles long.
Drivers are being warned to expect delays of up to 60 minutes going north and 30 minutes southbound.
An update from National Highways said: “Lane 3 is closed in both directions on the M5 between J29 (Exeter) & J28 (Tiverton Dulford) due to a collision involving a lorry which has struck the central reservation.
“There are long delays on approach to the lane closure in both directions. “Delays in excess of 60 minutes northbound and 30 minutes southbound (above usual journey times).
“A lorry has crossed over resulting in significant damage. Traffic Officers & emergency services on scene. Delays in excess of 30 minutes in both directions, approx. 5.5 miles of congestion.”
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