Serious collision, A380 Newton Abbot

Police are appealing for information about a one-vehicle collision on the A380 near Newton Abbot yesterday, Tuesday 11 May, during which five occupants of a car were seriously injured.

The incident involved a maroon Peugeot 207 and occurred at around 10.30pm on the southbound carriageway at Mamhead Cross.

Five occupants were taken to Torbay, Derriford and the Royal Devon & Exeter hospitals for treatment.

The road was partially closed while forensic work was undertaken, and the vehicle recovered.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or was in the area at the time and saw the vehicle prior to the incident, as well as motorists with relevant dashcam footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk and quote log 997, 11/5/21.

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