by Alan Quick

THE A377 between Copplestone and Crediton is expected to remain closed overnight tonight Sunday, July 24 and Monday, July 25, following a serious road accident at Spencecombe.The accident, believed to be involving two vehicles on the bends at Spencecombe, occurred at about 6.40pm tonight, Sunday, July 24.Emergency services, including fire crews from Crediton and North Tawton, ambulance crews and paramedics and a Devon Air Ambulance attended.Firefighters said that two cars were involved and five people were free and clear of the vehicles.Ambulance crews treated those involved at the scene and some were taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.Fire crews made the scene safe and police closed the road at the scene.South West Highways have put diversions in operation using local lanes, some of which have become blocked with vehicles trying to find alternative routes.