Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol: kick-off delayed after M5 cattle incident

Credit: Highways England

Kick-off for Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Rugby has been delayed until 3:15 or 45 mins after Bristol arrive, after severe delays on the M5.

A vehicle - reportedly a cattle truck, overturned near Exeter.

Traffic had to be temporarily halted in both directions at J30 - J31 near Exeter, to safely transfer stranded cattle from a damaged vehicle

All lanes are now open, but players travelling from Bristol were caught up in the delay.