Devon travel: Broken-down vehicle causing A3052 delayspublished at 09:17 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
On the A3052 at Westpoint, there's a broken-down vehicle causing long delays in both directions.
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Updates from Monday 12 February 2018 until Friday 16 February 2018
Devon travel: Broken-down vehicle causing A3052 delayspublished at 09:17 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Power restored in Exmouth but other areas still affectedpublished at 08:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineSupplies have been restored in Exmouth after an earlier power cut, Western Power Distribution has said.
However, properties in Newton Abbot, Torquay and Axminster are still affected by power cuts.
Engineers are hoping to have the problems sorted between 09:30 and 11:00.
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End of twitter postDevon travel: Plymouth accident and A379 fallen treepublished at 08:46 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
- In Plymouth, Eggbuckland Road is partially blocked around Hartley Avenue due to an accident
- On the A379 Shaldon to Torquay route above the Ness, a fallen tree is blocking the road
Cornwall travel: Flooding on B3266published at 08:41 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
- On the B3266 between Pencarrow and Longstone there are reports of flooding
'Better to arrive late but safe' say policepublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineDevon and Cornwall Police have warned drivers it's "better to arrive late but safe" as "tough conditions" cause problems on the roads.
Drivers are advised to leave extra time for journeys and to drive with caution.
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End of twitter postWoman, 67, missing from Plymouthpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA 67-year-old woman has gone missing from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall Police have said.
Sheila Peck was last seen in the city's Primark store on Charles Street at about 14:30 on Monday.
She is described as average height with mousy hair and blonde highlights. She was wearing a long cream jacket with ripped style jeans and sandy coloured boots.
Police are concerned for Sheila’s welfare.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police via 999.
Cornwall travel: Fallen trees in Stithians and on B3247published at 08:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
- In Stithians between the shop and kennels there are reports a fallen tree is partially blocking the road
- Between Seaton and Hessenford the B3247 is blocked in both directions due to a fallen tree
Devon travel: A30 blocked and fallen tree in Axminsterpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
- On the A30 around Cheriton Bishop heading towards Okehampton, there are reports one lane is blocked due to an accident
- In Axminster, there are reports the B3165 is blocked due to a fallen tree around Cooks Lane
M5 closed after 'multiple vehicles' hit man on roadpublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
BreakingHayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA stretch of the M5 is closed after multiple vehicles hit a man on the road, Devon and Cornwall Police have said.
Emergency services were called to the M5 southbound between Cullompton and Exeter at about 06:40.
Police have confirmed the man has died but is yet to have been identified.
Drivers are being asked to use alternative routes.
Newquay hotel flooded in early hourspublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA "salvage operation" has been carried out at a hotel in Newquay after it was flooded, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has said.
Crews from Newquay Community Fire Station received reports of flooding and a smell of burning at about 03:40.
The fire service is yet to confirm which hotel was affected.
The scene has since been made safe.
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End of twitter postM5 completely closed south of Cullomptonpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
The crash further south on the M5 near Cullompton has now forced the complete southbound closure of the motorway between junction 28 and 29.
But if you are thinking of diverting via the A30/A303, be aware there is another accident at Upottery.
The southbound carriageway of the M5 also remains closed south of Taunton after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash.
Surface water and flood warningpublished at 07:55 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
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End of twitter postMore than 100 properties without power in Cornwallpublished at 07:48 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
There are currently 164 properties without power in Cornwall, Western Power Distribution has said.
Engineers are working to fix the problem.
Image source, WESTERN POWER DISTRIBUTIONRow breaks out over Exeter's park and ride systempublished at 07:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
A row over passengers ‘abusing’ Exeter's park and ride service, external to get cheap parking has broken out.
Devon travel: Dartmouth Higher Ferry out of servicepublished at 07:40 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
- On the A30 at Upottery, there are reports of queuing traffic due to an accident.
- The Dartmouth Higher Ferry is currently out of service due to the weather conditions.
Driver warning as 'very wet and windy' weather hits Devonpublished at 07:37 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
TwitterDevon County Council is warning drivers to take extra care on the county's road this morning due to the "very wet and windy" conditions.
It said localised flooding, tree debris and landslips could be a problem on minor roads.
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End of twitter postFlood alerts in place across the regionpublished at 07:36 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Image source, ENVIRONMENT AGENCYThe Environment Agency has issued flood alerts, external for the following places:
- Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin Area
- Exmoor Rivers
- Middle Exe Area
- North Dartmoor Rivers
- North Cornwall Rivers
Heavy rain is expected throughout the morning and the Environment Agency is warning people to monitor their local weather conditions.
Second closure on M5 at Cullomptonpublished at 07:28 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
A second closure on the M5 just across the county border in Devon is causing more travel problems for people heading south out of Somerset.
Police have closed the southbound carriageway between junction 28 at Cullompton and junction 29 at Exeter.
The reason for the closure is not clear except that it's a "police incident".
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End of twitter postDevon travel: M5 accident and queuing traffic on A38published at 07:25 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
- On the A38 at Haldon Hill heading towards Exeter, one lane is blocked due to an accident. Traffic is queueing on the A38 and A380
- The M5 southbound - just after Cullompton - is closed due to an accident. Traffic is stationary
- Between Exton and Ebford, the A376 Exmouth Road is blocked in both directions due to a fallen tree
- In Exeter, there are reports that Matford Avenue is blocked due to a fallen tree
Power cuts across Devonpublished at 07:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThere are several power cuts across Devon this morning, Western Power Distribution has said.
Places affected include:
- EX8 area of Exmouth
- EX13 area of Axminster
- TQ9 and TQ13 areas of Newton Abbot and Totnes
Power is due to be restored in these areas between 08:30 and 09:30.
