Adam Kay, the author behind the bestselling medical memoir 'This Is Going to Hurt,' returns with a new work of fiction titled 'A Particularly Nasty Case.' The novel introduces readers to Dr. Eitan Rose, a complex protagonist whose self-destructive tendencies form the core of this medical mystery. The story opens with an 'All-night Bender' chapter that sets the tone for Eitan's reckless behavior, bouncing from London clubs to bathhouses in the company of an American named Chester.

In the few hours before daylight, Eitan engages in a series of irresponsible activities including drinking, drug use, and an unusual life-saving intervention while naked. His night culminates with him falling asleep on a bus-stop bench, only to wake at 7 a.m. with a severe hangover and no time to return home before his hospital shift begins. This establishes the central conflict of a medical professional grappling with personal demons while maintaining professional responsibilities.

Despite his intelligence and medical qualifications, Eitan demonstrates a pattern of poor decision-making that the narrative explores over 336 pages. The character is described as 'not a stupid person - he had the exam results to prove it, if you ignored his D in German - he just did stupid things.' His choice to go out the night before his first day back after extended leave exemplifies this self-destructive trajectory that continues for approximately 188 pages of the novel.

Even potential romantic developments fail to curb Eitan's downward spiral. A 'meet-cute' encounter on the hospital roof with Cole, described as a 'stud muffin porter,' does little to alter his destructive path. The novel maintains Kay's signature blend of medical insight and dark humor while exploring themes of professional burnout and personal redemption within the high-pressure environment of hospital medicine.

A major fire involving a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles has forced the complete closure of the M5 motorway in Devon, causing significant traffic disruption during Wednesday morning's rush hour. The blaze erupted at approximately 7am between junctions 28 at Cullompton and 29 near Exeter, prompting emergency services to shut the critical transport artery in both directions. Motorists reported being trapped in standstill traffic for hours, with some forced to cancel or postpone work commitments due to the extensive delays.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the transporter was "fully involved" in fire, with five fire appliances and a water bowser deployed to battle the intense blaze. Photographs and footage from the scene showed thick black smoke billowing from the incident, with fierce orange flames engulfing both the transporter and its electric vehicle cargo. One witness reported hearing explosions during the incident, though authorities have not confirmed the cause of these sounds.

National Highways, Devon and Cornwall Police, and multiple emergency services remain on scene coordinating the response. The closure has resulted in delays of approximately 30 minutes on approaches to the affected stretch of motorway. Authorities have implemented diversion routes, with southbound traffic directed to exit at junction 28 and northbound traffic at junction 29, though police are advising motorists to avoid the area entirely due to significant traffic issues.

National Highways has not provided an estimate for when the M5 will reopen to traffic. The agency advised road users to allow extra journey time and consider rerouting or delaying travel plans. The incident highlights the growing challenges of transporting electric vehicles and the potential fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, though the exact cause of this particular fire remains under investigation by authorities.