Man dies following crash involving lorry on M5

The northbound carriageway was closed but has since reopened

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 1st Feb 2022

A man has died following a crash on the M5 in Devon.

Police were called to the scene on the northbound carriageway between Exeter and Cullompton at 4.05 this morning (Tuesday 1 February).

The collision involved a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and a male pedestrian.

He was pronounced dead at the scene - his next of kin have been informed.

The northbound carriageway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

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