Road closures after 'impassable' flooding in Devon
BBCA Devon main road was closed after flooding and two separate crashes, causing long delays to motorists in the area.
Devon & Cornwall Police said officers were called to two separate crashes at about 08:00 BST on Wednesday on the westbound carriageway of the A30 near Fenny Bridges, Ottery St Mary.
Police said both carriageways were closed whilst emergency services managed the scene and no injuries were reported.
A spokesperson for National Highways said at about 10:20 the A30 westbound was closed between Honiton and Fairmile due to flooding and the crashes.
They said: "Recovery is now complete and the rainwater has subsided, meaning the road was fully reopened at 10:13."
According to its logs, the spokesperson said motorists were facing about 20 minute delays.
At about 11:05, police said the westbound carriageway between Daisymount and Fenny Bridges was closed due to flooding on road.
Officers added: "This is likely to remain the case until the water has subsided."
National Highways said the road was closed between Daisymount and Exeter Airport.
BBC reporter Sue Paz, who was at the scene, said there were about 6 miles (9.65km) of tailbacks and the flooding had spread to the opposite carriageway.
She said she had been stuck in traffic in the area for about two hours, adding the earlier crashes have had a "knock-on effect".
Police said officers were called to a crash involving a car and then another involving three vehicles at the same location.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it attended a four-vehicle collision and on arrival all occupants were free and clear of their vehicles.
"Some required treatment from ambulance personnel," they said.
"Crews assisted police with scene safety and to help reopen the road."
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