M5 closed in both directions after horror crash with FIVE miles of traffic and hour-long delays

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THE M5 has ground to a halt in both directions following a horror smash.

Lane three of the major motorway remains closed on both sides near Exeter Airport as drivers face five miles of traffic and hour-long delays.

x/@HighwaysSWESTDrivers are facing hour-long delays on the major motorway[/caption]

National Highways confirmed a collision had caused a “significant damage” to a barrier on the popular road.

A lorry struck the central reservation, crossing over the road between Junction 28 and 29 at around midday.

Motorists have been stuck for hours as the clean up operation continues on the motorway.

The HGV has since been recovered, but cops are still dealing with damage to the barrier.

Drivers have been warned to expect delays of up to 60 minutes northbound and 30 minutes heading south.

Writing on X, National Highways said: “Lane 3 is closed in both directions on the M5 between J29 (Exeter) & J28 (Tiverton Dulford) due to a collision involving a lorry which has struck the central reservation.

There are long delays on approach to the lane closure in both directions.

Delays in excess of 60 minutes northbound and 30 minutes southbound (above usual journey times).

“A lorry has crossed over resulting in significant damage. Traffic Officers & emergency services on scene.

“Delays in excess of 30 minutes in both directions, approx. 5.5 miles of congestion.”

Passengers fumed under the post, telling how they had been held in stationary traffic for 30 minutes.

Devon and Cornwall Police confimred they were in attendance at the scene.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle on the M5 near Cullompton.

“It was reported that the lorry was in collision with the central reservation between junctions 29 and 28 at around 12.20pm today, Friday 1 August.

“There are no reports of any injuries at this time.”

It comes as thousands of families attempt to make their way down to the coast for the summer holidays.

AlamyIt comes as thousands of families attempt to make their way down to the coast for the summer holidays[/caption]

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