Motorists are experiencing significant delays as a major motorway is shut down in both directions due to a lorry fire incident. The disruption occurred on the M5 when a car transporter carrying electric vehicles caught fire, causing chaos for drivers between Cullompton services and Exeter. Emergency services are currently on-site dealing with the situation.

According to National Highways, the M5 in Devon has been closed in both directions from junction 28 (Cullompton) to junction 29 (Exeter) due to the HGV fire. The car transporter fire led to the closure of the road as Devon & Cornwall fire and rescue teams work to control the blaze.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reported that the fire has been extinguished, but they are monitoring the temperatures of the vehicles on the lower deck of the transporter to ensure safe recovery. The northbound carriageway has reopened, while the southbound remains shut down for further assessment and clean-up.

Drivers heading southbound on the M5 in Devon are facing delays of up to 40 minutes due to the closure resulting from the vehicle fire. National Highways confirmed that the northbound route has resumed, but the southbound section between Cullompton and Honiton at Exeter Airport remains closed, causing delays of approximately 40 minutes.

An image shared by the police displays the aftermath of the HGV fire, showing the electric cars on the transporter completely burnt. The situation is being managed, and recovery efforts are underway to clear the road and assess any damage caused by the incident.

National Highways and emergency services are working together to manage the closure and recovery process efficiently. Motorists are advised to follow diversion signs and expect delays if traveling through the affected area on the M5 in Devon.