Woman airlifted to hospital after police incident on M5 in Devon

Police were called to the scene between junctions 28 and 29 yesterday

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 4th Jul 2022

A woman has been airlifted to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries following a police incident on the M5 in Devon.

Police were called to the scene at 2.20pm yesterday (Sunday 3 July) between junctions 28 and 29, following reports of concern for a woman located on a bridge.

The road was closed in both directions but has since reopened.

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