M5, United Kingdom: The M5 motorway remains closed in both directions this morning, Monday, May 18, following an ongoing welfare concern incident near Exeter. Authorities shut down the motorway between Junction 31 for Okehampton and Junction 30 after emergency services responded to reports of a woman located on the wrong side of bridge railings.
Police and emergency responders remain at the scene as efforts continue to safely manage the situation. Motorists are experiencing significant delays, with long queues forming in both directions while six diversion routes have been put into operation to ease congestion and redirect traffic.
Drivers traveling through the area are being advised to avoid the motorway where possible and allow extra time for their journeys as disruption continues throughout the morning commute.
The incident remains ongoing, and further updates are expected as emergency services continue their response.