Update: Both carriageways are now open
Part of the A38 remains closed following two crashes near Exeter this morning
The road is closed between Harcombe Cross and the Chudleigh/Kingsteignton turn off.
Early reports suggest a lorry driver has died and a van driver is critically ill.
The first crashed happened at 6am when a lorry came off the Plymouth bound carriageway and careered into the hard shoulder of the opposite carriageway.
The second accident happened around 7am and involved a van. The driver was airlifted to Derriford hospital.
Police remain at the scene and both carriageways remain shut whilst investigation takes place.
