Two dead in crash on A377

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on the A377 near Crediton.

Emergency services attended a reported serious road traffic collision on the A377 at Nymet Cross near Lapford just after noon yesterday (Tuesday 17 February).

The collision involved a single vehicle, a Subaru Legacy which was travelling on the A377 from the Eggesford direction towards Lapford, when it left the road, impacting with a culvert wall and telegraph pole before hitting a tree.

The two male occupants of the Subaru were pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics.

Enquires are being made to locate and inform next of kin.

A specialist forensic investigation of the scene was undertaken and the road was closed whilst this took place. The road was closed for 71/2 hours.

Police from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses to this incident and ask that anyone with information please contact them on 101 quoting police reference 0280 170215