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A38 Devon: Seven Vehicles in Major Pile-Up
12 Nov
Summary
- Seven vehicles were involved in a significant collision.
- The A38 eastbound in Devon was completely closed.
- Traffic delays extended for 3 miles approaching the Tamar Bridge.
A severe collision involving seven vehicles has led to the closure of the eastbound A38 in Devon. The incident occurred near St Budeaux, Plymouth, prompting an immediate response from Devon and Cornwall Police at approximately 06:35 GMT on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
National Highways reported that the eastbound carriageway is closed between the A388 Carkeel junction and the A3064 Plymouth exit. This closure has resulted in delays of around 30 minutes and created approximately 3 miles of congestion on roads leading up to the Tamar Bridge.
Emergency services are currently managing the scene, and police have implemented local road closures to facilitate their work. Drivers are strongly advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the affected area and significant travel disruption.
