Disaster● ElevatedBreakingAug 7 · Aug 7, 2026, 4:45 PM
M5 and A38 chaos across Devon as Friday getaway begins - live updates
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from plymouthherald.co.uk · United Kingdom
Severe traffic disruption and chaos are occurring on the M5 and A38 motorways across Devon as the Friday getaway period commences. Live updates are being provided on the evolving situation.
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