Exeter roads disrupted by crash and escaped cows
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 10:41 · Archive
Two vehicles crashed on the A30 near Exeter, closing two lanes, while cows on the M5 caused further disruption.
Two lanes of the A30 eastbound at M5 Junction 29 near Exeter were closed on Thursday following a collision between two vehicles. Traffic queued as a result of the crash, though the extent of any injuries was not confirmed and no reopening time was given.
Separately, on Friday morning, all traffic was temporarily held on the M5 in both directions between Junction 29 for the A30 Honiton Road at Exeter and Junction 28 for Cullompton after cows were reported on the motorway. The hold occurred at around 9.35am, with queues remaining on the affected stretch even after the initial stoppage ended.
Police later confirmed the cows were safely removed into a field and traffic was released. It remained unclear how many animals were involved or how they came to be on the motorway.
How it is being reported
- M5 traffic stopped near Exeter because of cows - live updatesTraffic is stationaryDevonLive · 30 Oct, 10:19
- M5 traffic LIVE: Cows on motorway cause delays near ExeterQueueing traffic on the M5 in both directions between Junction 28 at Cullompton and Junction 29 at Exeter following reports of cows on the motorway. Traffic was held at around 9.35amExmouth Journal · 30 Oct, 10:16
- M5 and A30 chaos after Exeter crash - live updatesDrivers have been urged to avoid the areaDevonLive · 29 Oct, 15:36
- Two lanes closed on A30 near M5 after two-vehicle crash – live updatesTwo lanes are closed on the A30 eastbound at M5 Junction 29 near Exeter following a crash involving two vehicles. Traffic is queueing, with motorists facing disruption. Follow our live coverage for updates on the collision, delays and lane reopenings.Exmouth Journal · 29 Oct, 15:08
In this story: Exeter · A30 · M5 · Junction 29 · Cullompton · Junction 28
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