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Traffic chaos around Exeter after crashes

Traffic on the M5

LIVEUpdated 5 hours ago

There is extremely heavy traffic on multiple roads around Exeter


Traffic on the M5 (Image: National Highways )

Drivers face traffic chaos around Exeter during evening rush hour after multiple crashes.

Emergency services are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving two cars and a lorry[1] on the A376 at Clyst St Mary.

There are major delays on Sidmouth Road, with traffic affected towards Topsham and the M5 services.

There are also delays on the A3052, the A30 Honiton Road and the M5 around junction 30.

One witness has warned drivers to “avoid” Clyst St Mary and reports that traffic is being diverted from the earlier crash.

Three people have been taken to hospital after the A376 lorry crash[2]. The extent of their injuries is not known at this stage, police said.

Inrix said: “A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from the A3052 (Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.”

Another lorry crash was reported on the A30 near the Alphington junction, which also caused heavy delays before clearing.

We will keep you updated with our live blog below. Send us information or pictures if it is safe to do so here[3] .

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New Updates

Today17:58 BST

One lane closed

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[4]

Today17:41 BST

Inrix latest

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[5]

Today17:32 BST

Three hospitalised after lorry crash

Three people have been taken to hospital after a lorry and two cars crashed in Devon this afternoon.

Read the full story here.[6]

Molly Seaman[7]

Today17:20 BST

Rush hour delays

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[8]

Today16:54 BST

Inrix latest

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVONQueueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[9]

Today16:50 BST

Traffic affected on surrounding routes
Traffic around the A376

Traffic around the A376(Image: Google )

Molly Seaman[10]

Today16:45 BST

Lorry and two cars crash

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed a lorry and two cars crashed on the A376 at Clyst St Mary

Molly Seaman[11]

Today16:40 BST

A376 delays

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[12]

Today16:30 BST

Lorry and two cars crash

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

We were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars and a lorry on the A376 at Clyst St Mary at around 2.15pm today, Thursday 11 June. Police, the fire and ambulance services all attended the scene.Three people have been taken to hospital, but the extent of their injuries is not clear.Local road closures have been put in place.The incident is ongoing.

Molly Seaman[13]

Today16:18 BST

‘Expect high levels of traffic’

Devon Alert said: “One of the two lanes on the A376 is now open. Expect high levels of traffic untill all the lanes have opened.”

Maxine Denton[14]

Today16:13 BST

One lane reopens
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Maxine Denton[15]

Today16:10 BST

Queueing traffic

Inrix says: “Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound from the A3052 (Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.”

Maxine Denton[16]

Today16:02 BST

More from the scene
A376 chaos after crash near Exeter
Molly Seaman[17]

Today15:59 BST

Inrix latest

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[18]

Today15:56 BST

Huge queues of traffic
A376 traffic

A376 traffic(Image: Submitted )

Molly Seaman[19]

Today15:54 BST

Sidmouth Road blocked

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

Molly Seaman[20]

Today15:54 BST

Traffic in the area
Traffic on the A376

Traffic on the A376(Image: Google )

Molly Seaman[21]

Today15:53 BST

From the scene
A376 traffic

A376 traffic(Image: Submitted )

Molly Seaman[22]

Today15:49 BST

Avoid the area warning

The A376 Sidmouth Road between Clyst St Mary Roundabout and Sandygate Roundabout, Exeter is currently blocked due to a road traffic collision. Please use an alternative route.

Molly Seaman[23]

Today15:49 BST

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Today15:49 BST

A376 crash

A376 SIDMOUTH ROAD – CLYST ST MARY – WESTBOUND – DEVON A376 Sidmouth Road Westbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from the A3052 ( Clyst St Mary) to M5 J30 (Exeter / Service Areas, Exeter). Congestion to Clyst St George.

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M5 traffic stopped after van flips in Somerset

Van flips on M5

LIVE EVENT ENDEDUpdated 23 hours ago

A van landed on its side


Van flips on M5(Image: Submitted )

Updated 07:51, 29 May 2026

Traffic on the M5 in Somerset was at a standstill after a van flipped onto its side this morning (Friday, May 29).

All traffic was held on the southbound carriageway between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, junctions 20 to 21.

Pictures from the scene show a van on its side in lane three of the motorway, with traffic queued behind.

Roads and traffic monitoring site, Inrix, reported the crash at 5.57am.

It said: “All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare).”

National Highways said there were delays on 30 minutes on approach, and that emergency services were at the scene.

At 7.50am the motorway was cleared and traffic returned to normal.

New Updates

29th May07:48 BST

Traffic clears

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND Traffic returned to normal, earlier overturned vehicle on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J21 A370 ( Weston-super-mare ). All lanes now open.

Molly Seaman[1]

29th May07:31 BST

Slow traffic on the M5

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND Slow traffic due to earlier overturned vehicle on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J21 A370 ( Weston-super-mare ). All lanes now open.

Molly Seaman[2]

29th May07:21 BST

Inrix update

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND Slow traffic due to earlier overturned vehicle on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J21 A370 ( Weston-super-mare ). All lanes now open.

Molly Seaman[3]

29th May07:11 BST

Traffic has been released

National Highways said traffic has now been released on the southbound carriageway after a van overturned.

There are residual delays on the approach.

Molly Seaman[4]

29th May07:05 BST

Inrix latest

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND Long delays due to earlier overturned vehicle on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J21 A370 ( Weston-super-mare ). All lanes now open.

Molly Seaman[5]

29th May07:05 BST

Plan your route as there are “severe” delays on the M5

AA Roadwatch warns drivers there are “severe” delays on the M5 this morning.

It said:

Severe delays of 101 minutes and delays increasing on M5 Southbound between J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead) and J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare). Average speed five mph.

Molly Seaman[6]

29th May07:02 BST

“Long delays”

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND Long delays and partially blocked due to accident, overturned vehicle involved on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J21 A370 ( Weston-super-mare ).

Molly Seaman[7]

29th May07:02 BST

Emergency services at the scene

National Highways said:

Traffic is currently stopped southbound on the #M5 in #Somerset between J20 #Clevedon and J21 #Weston-super-Mare due to collision involving an overturned vehicle. Emergency services are on scene dealing.There are delays of 30 minutes against expected travel on the approach.

Molly Seaman[8]

29th May06:51 BST

Delays of 30 minutes

National Highways warns drivers of at least 30 minute delays on the M5 this morning.

Molly Seaman[9]

29th May06:46 BST

Van flips onto side
M5 van crash

M5 van crash(Image: Submitted )

Molly Seaman[10]

29th May06:42 BST

Motorway blocked

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUNDM5 Southbound blocked, long delays due to accident from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way ( Clevedon ) to J21 A370 ( Weston-super-mare ). All traffic stopped at around 06:00.

Molly Seaman[11]

29th May06:37 BST

Motorway “will be blocked for some time”

A witness said:

M5 South going to be blocked for some time between Clevedon and Weston. Van on its side blocking all three lanes.

Molly Seaman[12]

29th May06:24 BST

Traffic building on the motorway
M5 traffic

M5 traffic(Image: Google )

Molly Seaman[13]

29th May06:21 BST

Traffic stopped on the southbound carriageway

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare).

Molly Seaman[14]

29th May06:17 BST

Van flips on its side
Van flips on M5

Van flips on M5(Image: Submitted )

Molly Seaman[15]

29th May06:17 BST

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29th May06:17 BST

M5 traffic stationary

M5 – SOMERSET – SOUTHBOUND All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M5 Southbound from J20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare).

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