THE A38 Eastbound is now open this evening, Sunday, after a van has overturned near Chudleigh.

In an update a few minutes ago National Highways South West said: 'ALL LANES OPEN. 'Following an earlier collision which resulted in an overturned van. No delays remain.'

National Highways South West earlier reported: ‘The A38 eastbound is closed near Chudleigh; Harcombe – between B3193 and B3344 near Newton Abbot, due to a collision/overturned van.

‘Devon and Cornwall Police and our Traffic Officers are in attendance.

‘An Ambulance and clear-up team for a fuel spill have been requested.

‘Delays are likely on the approach to this closure, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes.

‘Traffic is diverted via local roads.

‘Further incident information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysSWEST regional Twitter feed.

‘Our 24/7 Customer Contact Centre is also available to provide up to the minute information on 03001235000.’