DRIVERS are facing down major delays on a busy UK motorway after an air ambulance was scrambled in the wake of two “serious collisions.”
The M5 in Devon has been closed from J27 SampfordPeverell to J28 Cullompton following the horror smashes.
Following the first collision there were two secondary incidents in the queue of traffic, causing further delays.
Emergency services raced to respond to the “serious collisions” earlier this morning and remain on scene.
An air ambulance was scrambled to respond to the scene with traffic held to allow it to land on the carriageway.
It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved in the crashes.
Diversions have been put in place but rush hour motorists are warned to expect serious delays in the wake of the crashes.
Specialist teams were called out to cut through the central reservation and free up waiting traffic.
The stretch of road is expected to remain closed for most of the day while the chaotic scene is dealt with.
Planned roadworks between J28 and J29 are also slowing rush hour traffic on the busy motorway.
National Highways said: “The M5 southbound in Devon J27 SampfordPeverell to J28 Cullompton is in the process of being closed.
“Devon and Cornwall Police are dealing with a serious collision.
“Be aware there is also a planned roadworks closure J28 – J29.”
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