Multiple lanes closed on motorway after a serious collision involving two cars and a motorcycle
The police, ambulance service, Fire & Rescue and National Highways Traffic Officers were in attendance after the incident.
The M5 northbound has been closed within J31 Pearce's Hill Interchange (Taunton, Bristol, Honiton (A30); M5; Exeter, Okehampton, Crediton (A377) A30) after a serious collision involving two cars and a motorcycle. According to the National Highways, the collision took place between J31 and J30.
The National Highways has reported that “3 lanes (of 4) are also closed between J31 and J30 Sandygate Interchange (Exeter A379; Exmouth A376; Sidmouth (A3052); Exeter Services).Devon & Cornwall Police, South West Ambulance Service, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue and National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance.”
Motorists should expect delays of 90 minutes and there is a diversion route in place. According to the National Highways, “Traffic from the A38 bound for the M5 northbound should join the A30 westbound. Exit at the next junction (Alphington Interchange) and circulate the roundabout to join the A30 eastbound. Keep left to merge on to the M5 northbound.
“This incident is causing substantial congestion on the A38 eastbound and A30 eastbound approaching the M5. Road users should expect to be significantly delayed if heading on these roads. Local roads are also substantially congested due to this incident.”
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: “Police were notified at around 8.15am this morning to reports of a collision involving a motorcyclist and a car on the M5 Northbound near junction 30/31.
“The motorcyclist has been injured, injuries currently unknown.
“Emergency services are at the scene.
“Slow moving traffic due to collision.”