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Long A30 delays after fire destroys vehicle

Google Vehicles drive along the A30 near the junction for Whiddon Down, Spreyton, North Tawton, South Zeal, Sticklepath and Chagford on a sunny day with white clouds in the sky.Google
A road closure was set up on the westbound side of the A30 at Whiddon Down

A vehicle has been destroyed in a fire which has caused long delays on a major Devon road.

Devon and Somerset Fire Service said crews were called to the westbound A30 near Whiddon Down at about 14:20 GMT on Monday to tackle a blaze which "completely destroyed" a vehicle.

National Highways said on X the road was closed between the junctions with the A377 near Exeter and A382 in Okehampton while the incident was dealt with.

The post added one lane reopened at 18:20, but delays of more than 90 minutes were being reported on the A30 before the road fully reopened at 19:45.

Firefighters said the cause of the incident was believed to be accidental.

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