Pedestrians injured in Sidbury collision

Two elderly people have been injured in a serious collision at Sidbury near Sidmouth.

Police and emergency services were called to the A375 at 11.50am after a water tanker became detached from a tractor and was in collision with the couple.

The casualties have sustained serious leg injuries and both have been treated at the scene by paramedics. The female casualty has been taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Police, fire, ambulance and air ambulance are currently at the scene dealing with the incident.

The A375 has been closed at The Hare and Hounds pub and Sidford. The road is expected to be closed for a number of hours.

Traffic diversions are in place and police are advising motorists to avoid the area for the time being.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 276 of 17/09/14.