M5 Southbound Closed in Devon After Accident and Vehicle Fire

Several serious traffic incidents involving motorcycles have occurred on major roadways recently. On the M5 in Devon, southbound lanes were closed following an accident where a vehicle caught fire, causing slow traffic between junctions 30 and 31. In Barrie, Ontario, a collision between a motorcycle and a car led to the closure of two lanes on Highway 400 northbound, with ongoing investigations. Additionally, on the A1(M) northbound in Welwyn, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving a Tesla, prompting full closure of both carriageways between Junctions 6 and 7 to allow emergency response. Authorities reported no other injuries in the A1(M) incident, and the motorcyclist's injuries are serious but not life-threatening. These incidents highlight the dangers motorcyclists face and the significant traffic disruptions that result from such accidents.