Car crash causes delays on part of M5

A photo taken through a car window of a National Highways traffic officer branded vehicle parked in the right hand lane of the southbound M5.
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Motorists are being warned to expect delays on the M5

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Drivers are being warned to expect delays on part of the M5 after a car hit the central reservation.

Devon and Cornwall Police said two of three southbound lanes were closed between junction 28, leading on to the A373 Honiton Road at the Cullompton services area, and junction 29, leading to the A30 at Exeter and Honiton.

Officers said emergency services were on the scene and asked drivers to be patient.

Diversions were put in place via the A373 and National Highways said on X, external there were about three miles (4.82km) of congestion.

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