A377 impassable to most commuters today

Commuters travelling between Exeter and Crediton faced major disruption today after the A377 was completely flooded.

Only HGVs, tractors and the occasional 4X4 driver like the one pictured above managed to make it through.

Buses full of passengers were forced to turn around and one lorry became stuck for a few minutes when it slid into a ditch.

Traffic was backed up through Crediton and in the other direcation towards Exeter.

It was scene repeated across the county after a night of torrential rain.