Live: M5 still closed in Devon after nine electric vehicles destroyed in fire

A car transporter carrying electric vehicles burst into flames on the M5[1] this morning, closing the motorway. Drivers were caught in huge delays between Cullompton services and Exeter,[2] with emergency services are at the scene of the blaze which started this morning (Wednesday, October 1). Diversion routes are in place around the closure, although there are delays due to heavy traffic[3].

We will be updating this live blog regularly to keep you in the loop. National Highways said: "The M5 in Devon is closed southbound between J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Exeter) due to an HGV fire. "A car transporter carrying electric vehicles has caught fire, Devon & Cornwall fire and rescue are at scene and the road has been closed while they tackle the fire.

"Devon & Cornwall Police and emergency services are on scene being assisted by National Highways traffic officers."

We will keep you updated with our live blog below.

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References

1. ^ electric vehicles burst into flames on the M5 (www.devonlive.com)
2. ^ Exeter, (www.devonlive.com)
3. ^ delays due to heavy traffic (www.devonlive.com)
4. ^ here (www.facebook.com)