Road closures remain in place this morning following two serious multi-vehicle collisions on the M5 southbound.
The collisions between junctions 27 and 28 were reported to us at around 9.50pm and 11.10pm last night, Thursday 18 September.
A number of people have been seriously injured and the closures are likely to remain in place for at least another two hours.
Officers would thank drivers for their patience while recovery and investigation work is carried out.
M5 diversion routes are advised as
Southbound Road users are advise to follow the Solid Square diversion symbol on road signs.
- Leave the M5 at J27 and take the 1st exit onto the A38.
- Follow the A38 to the roundabout with the B3181 at Waterloo Cross and take the 2nd exit onto the B3181 southbound.
- Follow the B3181 southbound through Willand and back to the M5 J28 junction at Cullompton and rejoin the M5 southbound at
Northbound Road users are advise to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs.
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Exit M5 at J28 (Cullompton).
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At the roundabout, join the B3181 northbound towards Willand.
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Continue on the B3181 through Willand and towards Sampford Peverell.
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At the junction with the A361, follow signs for Tiverton/Barnstaple.
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Use the A361 link road to rejoin the M5 northbound at J27.
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