Multiple sources are reporting that a caravan has overturned on the M5 heading into Devon.

It comes as the authorities and tourism boards alike have urged visitors to stay away during the long Easter Weekend - and #comebacklater - after the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown has finished.

In a tweet shortly before 2pm, at Highways England said: "#M5 Southbound between J26 #Wellington and J27 #Tiverton. We currently have lanes 2 and 3 closed due to an overturned vehicle. Please obey signals and pass with caution. Updates to follow."

At 2.01pm, roads and traffic monitoring service Inrix reported: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to overturned caravan on M5 Southbound from J26 A38 (Wellington) to J27 A361 (Tiverton).

"Camera shows traffic in all three lanes being held following an accident in lanes two and three."

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to the M5 between junction 26-27 southbound at around 1.30pm with reports that a caravan was on its side with the car still attached.

"Reports suggest it was part of a convoy of caravans.

"Report that two lanes were blocked and a dog was loose."

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