M5 closed in both directions after horror crash with FIVE miles of traffic and hour-long delays
Lane three of the major motorway remains closed near Exeter Airport as drivers face five miles of traffic and hour-long delays.
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Drivers are facing hour-long delays on the major motorway
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National Highways confirmed a collision had caused a "significant damage" to a barrier on the popular stretch of road.
Writing on X, National Highways said: Lane 3 remains closed in both directions on the #M5 between J29 near #Exeter following a collision which resulted in significant barrier damage.
"Delays in excess of 30 minutes in both directions, approx. 5.5 miles of congestion."
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