Police have located a body of a man in the main carriageway of the M5 near Willand. Officers were called this morning (Saturday 18 October) at around 2.30am. An investigation has been started into how the man came to be on the M5. The mans family has been informed. The northbound carriageway of the M5, between junction 28, Cullompton, and junction 27 Tiverton, has been closed to enable the investigation to take place. It is expected to be closed for a few hours. The southbound carriageway was closed earlier but has been reopened. Diversions are in place in the area and are being managed by the Highways Agency. The B3181 is also currently closed due to an unrelated water main that has burst. Members of the public are asked to listen to local radio and media for an update on when these routes are fully reopened. Officers will endeavour to open the road as soon as possible. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, and anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 101 of 18 October 2014.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:38:27 +0000
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