By Lauren Beavis

A highway in the United Kingdom was shut after nine electric cars caught fire on a transporter.

The highway was shut in both directions after nine electric cars caught fire on the back of a truck.

The M5 is closed in Devon between junctions 28 and 29 after the truck was spotted ablaze at 6.30 a.m., Wednesday.

Officials say a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles had caught fire on the southbound carriageway.

Devon & Cornwall Police advised motorists to avoid the area.

National Highways said they were "expecting this to be several hours as the incident remains ongoing."

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