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| M5 closed in both directions in Devon after crashes | M5 closed in both directions in Devon after crashes |
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| Police have closed the M5 in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton | Police have closed the M5 in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton |
| A number of people have been seriously injured following two multi-vehicle collisions on the M5 in Devon, police have said. | A number of people have been seriously injured following two multi-vehicle collisions on the M5 in Devon, police have said. |
| The motorway has been closed since Thursday evening following the crashes, which have resulted in major delays for rush hour traffic. | The motorway has been closed since Thursday evening following the crashes, which have resulted in major delays for rush hour traffic. |
| National Highways South West said the motorway was shut at about 23:00 BST in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell and J28 in Cullompton. | National Highways South West said the motorway was shut at about 23:00 BST in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell and J28 in Cullompton. |
| Devon and Cornwall Police said the road would remain closed on Friday morning due to "extensive investigations". | Devon and Cornwall Police said the road would remain closed on Friday morning due to "extensive investigations". |
| Devon County Council is advising motorists to use alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys | Devon County Council is advising motorists to use alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys |
| The force said the collisions were reported at about 21:50 and 23:10 on Thursday. | The force said the collisions were reported at about 21:50 and 23:10 on Thursday. |
| At about 08:45 police said the closures would remain in place for "at least another two hours". | |
| "A number of people have been seriously injured and the closures are likely to remain in place for at least another two hours," it added. | "A number of people have been seriously injured and the closures are likely to remain in place for at least another two hours," it added. |
| "We thank drivers for their patience while recovery and investigation work is carried out." | "We thank drivers for their patience while recovery and investigation work is carried out." |
| Bristol Airport has advised people to seek an "alternative route". | Bristol Airport has advised people to seek an "alternative route". |
| Devon County Council said there were higher than usual volumes of traffic around Cullompton and Willand due to the emergency closure and advised motorists to use alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys. | |
| National Highways said at 07:50: "Police have advised the road will remain closed most of the morning due to extensive investigations." | National Highways said at 07:50: "Police have advised the road will remain closed most of the morning due to extensive investigations." |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines and two special appliances to the scene at about 23:30. | |
| 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. |