An clean-up operation is underway but a motorway is still shut both ways after a car transporter carrying electric vehicles caught fire.

The M5 in Devon is closed in both directions between Junction 28 for Cullompton and Junction 29 for Exeter. The incident started at about 7am.

National Highways says that Devon & Cornwall fire and rescue and police are at scene and the road has been closed while they tackle the fire.

Diversion routes have been set up.

Southbound drivers have been told to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs.

Exit the M5 southbound at J28 and turn right at the traffic light controlled junction to join the A373
At the roundabout, head straight over and join the B3181 (Station Road)
Continue southbound on the B3181, passing through Cullompton, Westcott, Budlake (running parallel to the M5) and Broadclyst until the junction with Cumberland Way
Join Cumberland Way southbound and then at the next roundabout continue straight over onto Moor Lane
Continue southbound to then re-join the M5 at J30

Northbound drivers have been told to look out for the solid circle diversion symbol.

Exit the M5 northbound at J29
Turn right and join the A30 and continue to the next roundabout
At the roundabout, turn right and continue northbound on Ambassador Drive/Cumberland way until the junction with the B3181
Join the B3181 (Main Road) and continue northbound towards Cullompton
Pass through Cullompton, and then re-join the M5 northbound at J28

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com or by calling 0300 123 5000.

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