A CRASH has shut the A38 in eastbound between the B3193 and the B3344 near Chudleigh this morning (Tuesday).

National Highways traffic officers are in attendance, Devon and Cornwall Police has are assisting.

A diversion is in place turning off at the B3193 and rejoining the A38 at Kennford.

Road users are advised to expect disruption and to allow extra journey time, warns Natiuonal Highways.

A police spokesperson said: ‘This RTC was reported to us at 6.30am today.

Three vehicles involved on the A38 at Chudleigh Station – a van and two lorri

‘One minor injury reported.

‘The A38 northbound is currently closed and we would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible.’TheA38 is of course now open for traffic