Emergency providers have rushed to the scene, with drivers warned to count on vital delays to their journeys.
A number of lanes closed on the M5 after a motorcyclist was injured in a ‘critical’ crash with c (Picture: Nationwide Highways)
A bit of the M5 in Devon has been closed this morning after motorcyclist was injured in a “critical” crash with a automotive. The foremost motorway is closed northbound between junction 31 (for the A30) and junction 30 (Exeter), with emergency providers dashing to the scene.
Nationwide Highways has warned drivers there are at present delays of 90mins, in addition to 9 miles of site visitors on method on the M5. Motorway digicam footage reveals site visitors at a whole standstill with motorists left bumper to bumper. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police mentioned: “Police have been notified at round 8.15am this morning to reviews of a collision involving a motorcyclist and a automotive on the M5 Northbound close to junction 30/31. The motorcyclist has been injured. Accidents at present unknown. Emergency providers are on the scene. Gradual transferring site visitors resulting from collision.”
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One other junction faces congestion
The M5 southbound close to Tiverton is at present blocked between J26 and J27 resulting from animals within the street.
The Nationwide Highways mentioned in a press release: “Emergency providers are on scene. Present delays of 30mins and 4 miles of congestion on method.”
The #M5 southbound close to #Tiverton is at present blocked between J26 and J27 resulting from animals within the street.
Emergency providers are on scene.
Present delays of 30mins and 4 miles of congestion on method. pic.twitter.com/QnXNWZAKsX
u2014 Nationwide Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) April 23, 2026
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One individual has been injured
In keeping with the police, a motorcyclist has been injured through the collision.
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Large delays proceed
Nationwide Highways mentioned within the replace that M5 in Devon stays closed north inside J31, following a critical collision.
It mentioned: “Investigation work being carried out by @DC_Police. Delays of 90mins and seven miles of congestion. Substantial delays on native roads round Exeter.”
The #M5 in #Devon stays closed north inside J31, following a critical collision.
Investigation work being carried out by @DC_Police.
Delays of 90mins and seven miles of congestion.
Substantial delays on native roads round #Exeter.Diversion information right here: https://t.co/vR6leitVvZu2026 pic.twitter.com/9hhvQrv74t
u2014 Nationwide Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) April 23, 2026
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Police stay in attendance
Nationwide Highways mentioned in an replace: “The police stay on scene conducting a collision investigation and advise the street will stay closed inside J31, along with the lane closures between J31 and J30 till mid-afternoon.”
There are 9 miles of congestion on and across the M5, with motorists going through heavy delays and prolonged queues stretching again onto the A38. Motorists on the A30 and A380 have additionally confronted extreme delays all through the morning for the reason that crash was reported at round 8.15am. Delays have lasted so long as 90 minutes.
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Assertion from Devon and Cornwall Police
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police mentioned: “Police have been notified at round 8.15am this morning to reviews of a collision involving a motorcyclist and a automotive on the M5 Northbound close to junction 30/31.
“The motorcyclist has been injured, accidents at present unknown. Emergency providers are on the scene. Gradual transferring site visitors resulting from collision.”
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Diversion path to observe
Visitors from the A38 certain for the M5 northbound ought to be a part of the A30 westbound. Exit on the subsequent junction (Alphington Interchange) and flow into the roundabout to hitch the A30 eastbound. Maintain left to merge on to the M5 northbound.
This incident is inflicting substantial congestion on the A38 eastbound and A30 eastbound approaching the M5. Street customers ought to count on to be considerably delayed if heading on these roads. Native roads are additionally considerably congested resulting from this incident.
Three of the fours lanes are additionally closed between J31 and J30 Sandygate Interchange (Exeter A379; Exmouth A376; Sidmouth (A3052); Exeter Providers).
Devon & Cornwall Police, South West Ambulance Service, Devon & Somerset Fireplace & Rescue and Nationwide Highways Visitors Officers are in attendance.
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How lengthy is the delay?
Nationwide Highways has warned drivers are at present going through a delay of 90 minutes.
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What has occurred?
The M5 in Devon stays closed northbound inside J31, with 3 lanes (of 4) remaining closed between J31 to J30 following a critical collision.
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