Major road near tourist hotspot CLOSED in both directions after early-morning crash as drivers warned about huge delays

A MAJOR road near a scenic tourist hotspot has been shut in both directions after an early-morning crash.

Drivers have been warned there could be severe delays and urged to plan ahead.

GettyA road in Devon has been shut after a reports of a crash[/caption] Embankment road near South Devon National Landscape has been closed in both directions

Embankment road, between the A379 at Bowcombe Creek Bridge and Sandy Lane, has been closed off, with investigation work ongoing.