A man, in his 30s and from Plymouth, has died after a car crash on the M5 last night, police say
Another man, in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving - he remains in custody
Police say four others were taken to hospital but none are thought to have life-threatening injuries
The incident on Thursday was one of two separate collisions on the motorway, which subsequently closed in both directions between J27 and J28
Diversion routes were earlier at a standstill, with motorists being warned to find alternative routes
The M5 has now reopened - both directions of the motorway were previously closed as police carried out "extensive investigations"
Signs are warning of the closure from 90 miles away, suggesting highway bosses are trying to prepare drivers well in advance, writes our reporter
Image source, National HighwaysTraffic levels are higher through Cullompton and Willand due to the closure, Devon County Council says.
Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes through the area and allow for extra time for journeys.
National Highways has issued a statement saying the road will remain closed most of the morning due to "extensive investigations".
We'll bring you updates right here as soon as we get word that the motorway is reopening.
In a post on X, Bristol Airport is suggesting travellers that will be flying today find alternative routes because of the M5 closure.
The motorway is "likely to remain closed for some time", the airport adds.
Police say that the two collisions - between junctions 27 and 28 - were reported to them between 21:50 and 23:10 BST on Thursday.
Officers are thanking drivers for their patience while they carry out their investigations.
Devon and Cornwall Police say a number of people have been seriously injured in two incidents on the M5 last night.
The closures are likely to remain in place for at least another two hours, the police service adds.
Police have closed the M5 in Devon following two separate collisions on the motorway Thursday evening.
Devon and Cornwall Police say a number of people have been injured in the incidents.