A busy road near Exeter is closed in both directions this afternoon due to a crash. The A379 Dawlish Road between Exminster and Kenton is currently blocked.

There are reports it shut just before 4pm on Saturday. Traffic is queuing and motorists should expect delays.

The traffic site Inrix advises that the closure is between the Swan's Nest roundabout and the approach into Kenton.

It says: "A379 in both directions closed, stationary traffic due to accident from Lower Duck Street (Swans Nest Roundabout, Exminster) to Chiverstone Lane (Kenton)."

The national speed limit road has been the location of several serious accidents over the years.

DevonLive has contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for more details.

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