Huge M5 delays clear after lorry and cars crashed

Huge tailbacks have cleared on the M5 in Devon after a lorry and two cars crashed. The motorway was partially blocked northbound between Exeter and Cullompton services following the collision. Traffic monitor Inrix reported: "M5 Northbound partially blocked, very slow traffic due to accident, lorry and two cars involved from J29 A30 Honiton Road (Exeter/Honiton) to J28 A373 Honiton Road (Cullompton/Service Area)."

The collision was first reported at around 11.35am and delays of 45 minutes were soon reported. National Highways said: "There's a 45 minute delay on the #M5 northbound in #Devon due to a collision between J29 (#Exeter) and J28 (#Cullompton). "Our Traffic Officers and emergency services are in attendance.

Please allow extra journey time if travelling in the area this morning."

Delays on the road cleared by around 1.20pm.