TRAFFIC  is now clearing on the A30 following this morning’s (Friday, March 4) earlier collision between a tractor and a lorry.

The incident, which occurred jus after 8.30am on the east-bound carriage on the approach to Junction 31 of the M5, saw motorists experiencing delays of over an hour while emergency and highways services dealt with the clear-up.

According to National Highways South West one lane of the road was closed to allow emergency services to respond and to allow recovery of the two vehicles.

Clean-up crews then attended to clear debris and hydraulic fluid that had spilled onto the carriageway.