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| Man dies and several injured in M5 crashes in Devon | Man dies and several injured in M5 crashes in Devon |
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| M5 traffic disruption seen from bridge | M5 traffic disruption seen from bridge |
| A man has died and several other people have been injured in two crashes on the M5 in Devon, police have said. | A man has died and several other people have been injured in two crashes on the M5 in Devon, police have said. |
| Devon and Cornwall Police said a driver in his 30s from Plymouth died after a collision involving four vehicles at about 23:10 BST near junction 28 and their next of kin had been informed. | Devon and Cornwall Police said a driver in his 30s from Plymouth died after a collision involving four vehicles at about 23:10 BST near junction 28 and their next of kin had been informed. |
| A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. | A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. |
| Four other people have been taken to hospital for treatment after the incident, none of whom are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. | Four other people have been taken to hospital for treatment after the incident, none of whom are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. |
| Devon County Council is advising motorists to allow extra time for journeys | Devon County Council is advising motorists to allow extra time for journeys |
| Police said the fatal collision followed another three-vehicle crash at 21:50 on the M5 near Willand which involved a blue Vauxhall Zafira, a silver Ford Ka and a white Porsche Boxster. | Police said the fatal collision followed another three-vehicle crash at 21:50 on the M5 near Willand which involved a blue Vauxhall Zafira, a silver Ford Ka and a white Porsche Boxster. |
| The force said the driver of the Ford Ka, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and their next-of-kin had been informed. | The force said the driver of the Ford Ka, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and their next-of-kin had been informed. |
| Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact the police which said it was carrying out "extensive investigations". | Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact the police which said it was carrying out "extensive investigations". |
| A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service (SWASFT) said it was called at 23:11 on Thursday to a road traffic collision near Cullompton. | |
| The service said it had sent "three double-crewed land ambulances, an operations officer, two critical care cars, a doctor, an air ambulance and a hazardous area response team to the scene". | |
| Three people were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital, the spokesperson added. | |
| National Highways South West said the motorway was shut at about 23:00 on Thursday between J27 at Sampford Peverell and J28 in Cullompton, which caused major delays. | |
| The northbound carriageway reopened at about 11:45 on Friday followed by the southbound lanes at about 13:00, National Highways said. | The northbound carriageway reopened at about 11:45 on Friday followed by the southbound lanes at about 13:00, National Highways said. |
| The M5 between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton has now reopened | The M5 between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton has now reopened |
| Superintendent for roads policing Joe Matthews said the M5 was affected by closures for about 15 hours. | Superintendent for roads policing Joe Matthews said the M5 was affected by closures for about 15 hours. |
| He said: "Our thoughts are with all those injured in these collisions and with the family and friends of the man who died. | He said: "Our thoughts are with all those injured in these collisions and with the family and friends of the man who died. |
| "These incidents resulted in two challenging scenes and members of the public held within tailbacks and traffic for several hours. | "These incidents resulted in two challenging scenes and members of the public held within tailbacks and traffic for several hours. |
| "Throughout the night, police officers and staff from Devon and Cornwall, Avon and Somerset and Dorset Police, plus the fire and ambulance services and Highways England worked tirelessly to undertake two complex investigations alongside assisting people held at the scene." | "Throughout the night, police officers and staff from Devon and Cornwall, Avon and Somerset and Dorset Police, plus the fire and ambulance services and Highways England worked tirelessly to undertake two complex investigations alongside assisting people held at the scene." |
| Supt Matthews said the welfare of members of the public and staff "involved and impacted by these two difficult events" was a priority for those leading the response. | Supt Matthews said the welfare of members of the public and staff "involved and impacted by these two difficult events" was a priority for those leading the response. |
| "We are keen to reassure that, alongside keeping people safe, our clear priority on behalf of the victims of these collisions and their families has been to undertake thorough and detailed investigations," he said. | "We are keen to reassure that, alongside keeping people safe, our clear priority on behalf of the victims of these collisions and their families has been to undertake thorough and detailed investigations," he said. |
| "The patience and understanding of people impacted by this event is genuinely appreciated. | "The patience and understanding of people impacted by this event is genuinely appreciated. |
| "Police continue the investigation today, with specialist officers supporting the families of those directly involved." | "Police continue the investigation today, with specialist officers supporting the families of those directly involved." |
| The northbound carriageway on the M5 reopened at about 11:40 | The northbound carriageway on the M5 reopened at about 11:40 |
| National Highways said people travelling north should continue to expect delays of 30 minutes, and 45 minutes for those heading south. | National Highways said people travelling north should continue to expect delays of 30 minutes, and 45 minutes for those heading south. |
| Earlier on Friday Bristol Airport has advised people to seek an "alternative route", while Exeter Airport also warned people to allow "extra time" for their journeys. | Earlier on Friday Bristol Airport has advised people to seek an "alternative route", while Exeter Airport also warned people to allow "extra time" for their journeys. |
| Devon County Council Highways said on X at 12:15 the incidents had "impacted alternative routes such as A396, B3181, A373 and A30". | Devon County Council Highways said on X at 12:15 the incidents had "impacted alternative routes such as A396, B3181, A373 and A30". |
| It added: "Please allow extra time for your journey, drive carefully and considerately." | It added: "Please allow extra time for your journey, drive carefully and considerately." |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines and two special appliances to the scene at about 23:30 on Thursday. | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines and two special appliances to the scene at about 23:30 on Thursday. |
| A fire service spokesperson said crews assisted police and the ambulance service with the casualties. | A fire service spokesperson said crews assisted police and the ambulance service with the casualties. |
| At about 09:15, the service said crews were no longer in attendance. | At about 09:15, the service said crews were no longer in attendance. |
| There were reports of heavy traffic on Fore Street in Cullompton on Friday morning | There were reports of heavy traffic on Fore Street in Cullompton on Friday morning |
| BBC Cornwall's Matt Tancock said he was in the centre of Willand Old Village near Cullompton which was on the main diversion route from the B3181. | BBC Cornwall's Matt Tancock said he was in the centre of Willand Old Village near Cullompton which was on the main diversion route from the B3181. |
| He said: "All routes are at a complete standstill. We've been keeping an eye on the same lorry and it's been on the same stretch for about 30 minutes now and bear in mind we are in a small village." | He said: "All routes are at a complete standstill. We've been keeping an eye on the same lorry and it's been on the same stretch for about 30 minutes now and bear in mind we are in a small village." |
| He said people were taking diversion routes including articulated lorries which were using surrounding areas through "very little lanes" and they were having a "few areas". | He said people were taking diversion routes including articulated lorries which were using surrounding areas through "very little lanes" and they were having a "few areas". |
| BBC South West's Andrew Segal, travelling on the M5 near Gloucester, said electronic signs warning of the road closure were in place for drivers heading south, 90 miles (145km) from the affected area. | BBC South West's Andrew Segal, travelling on the M5 near Gloucester, said electronic signs warning of the road closure were in place for drivers heading south, 90 miles (145km) from the affected area. |