M5 closed: Drivers suffer delay after lorry transporting electric cars catches fire

A car carrier carrying electrical vehicles is closed after a flame of a tension of the M5.

The M5 in Devon is closed to the south between the J28 in Cullompton and the J29 in Cullompton due to a fire in heavy goods vehicles and the ways of deflection work.

There are delays on the stage while working clean crew. National Highways, once open, Lane One will remain closed for emergency renewal, he said.

Devon and Cornwall fire and rescue continued and extinguished the fire. Devon and Cornwall police and emergency services were also supported by the National Highways Traffic Officers.

National Highways said: orsa If this closing is affected by your planned route, please let the extra journey time. Plan in advance, you may want to redirect your journey and even delay it. ”

National Highways did not give an estimate of when the road would be reopened.

South road users are recommended to leave the M5 from the south in the J28. The road to the north reopened late this morning.

Devon and Cornwall police said: “There are diversion paths, but the event has resulted in significant traffic problems and we recommend drivers to avoid the area.

“Emergency services continue their work on the south of the 29 and 28 intersections.”