The lorry fire on the M5 near Exeter. Credit: Marc Astley
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01 Oct 2025
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The lorry fire on the M5 near Exeter. Credit: Submitted
The M5 is currently closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday, October 1) following a lorry fire.
National Highways has confirmed that the motorway is shut between junction 28 at Cullompton and junction 29 for Exeter and Honiton, near Exeter Airport.
National Highways has confirmed that a car transporter carrying electric vehicles has caught fire on the motorway.
The motorway is closed in both directions between junction 28 at Cullompton and junction 29 for Exeter while Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deal with the incident.
Devon & Cornwall Police, along with emergency services, are on the scene, being assisted by National Highways traffic officers.
This is a live blog, and we will provide you with updates as they become available.
8.22am - Police confirm to Exeter Today - The M5 is currently closed between Junctions 29 and 28 due to a lorry fire on the motorway near Cullompton. Diversion routes are in place however, the incident has resulted in significant traffic issues, and we advise motorists to avoid the area. Police, the fire service and Highways England remain at the scene and the incident is ongoing.
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