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Six dogs rescued in A38 horror crash

Two men sustained serious injuries after a single-vehicle collision on the A38 at Chudleigh Knighton in the early hours of this morning [17 August].

Emergency services were called at 3.45am after a Ford Transit van left the road and collided with a tree near to the Chudleigh turn off on the northbound carriageway.

Three men, all from Spain, sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Two passengers, both men in their 20s, received serious injuries and remain in Derriford Hospital. One of the men sustained life-threatening injuries.

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A38 reopens after serious collision

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/17/2015 - 11:24am

All lanes are now open and traffic is easing after earlier accident investigation work on A38 near Chudleigh.

Emergency services were called at 3.45am (Monday 17 August) after a Ford Transit van left the road and collided with a tree near to the Chudleigh turn off.

Three men have been taken to hospital and one of the men has sustained serious injuries.

The van was transporting six dogs who are all safe and have temporarily been taken to a local kennel.

Both lanes on the A38 Exeter-bound were closed at Chudleigh following the collision and diversions were put...

Serious collision closes A38

The A38 northbound remains closed near Chudleigh following a serious collision earlier this morning (Monday 17 August).

Emergency services were called at 3.45am after a Ford Transit van left the road and collided with a tree near to the Chudleigh turn off.

Three men have been taken to hospital and one of the men has sustained serious injuries.

The A38 northbound has been closed at Chudleigh for accident investigation work, and is likely to remain shut all morning.

Traffic is being diverted through Finlake and drivers are advised to avoid the area for the...

Serious incident closes Cowick Street

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/08/2015 - 5:58am

Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Exeter at approximinately 4.15am today (Saturday 8 August).

The incident is believed to have taken place at or around the junction of Cowick Street and Old Vicarage Road, St Thomas, Exeter.

A man believed to be in his early 20s is being treated at Derriford hospital.

A Police investigation is ongoing.

Cowick Street was closed for most of the day between Old Vicarage Road and the Wardrew Road junction.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 “quoting log 169 08/08/15 .

Motorcyclist dies following A38 crash

A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A38 at Tiverton this morning (Monday 27 July).

Emergency services were called at 8.30am following the collision between the Honda CBR 125 motorcycle and a fuel tanker near Burlescombe. A third vehicle, a white Citroen C2, was also involved in the collision.

The motorcyclist, a man 23 year old man from the Tiverton area, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin have been informed.

The road has remained closed while Force Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are conducting an...

Man who died in Exeter lorry crash named

Police have released the name of the pedestrian who died following a collision with a lorry in Exeter on Saturday.

The man has been identified as 77-year old Eric Carnell of Bartholomew Street West in Exeter.

Police, fire and ambulance were called just prior to 1pm on Saturday 25 July to attend Fore Street, Exeter after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

Mr Carnell was pronounced deceased at the hospital shortly after.

Fore Street was closed for around six hours as specialist forensic investigation of the scene took place.

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Second man arrested after A380 hit and run

A second man has been arrested by police in connection with the hit and run death of a pedestrian on the A380 on Sunday.

Police have arrested a 58-year-old from Newton Abbot, on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and he awaits questioning at Torquay custody centre.

A 51-year old man has already been bailed pending further enquiries until the 2nd November following the death of a pedestrian on the A380 on Sunday 26 July.

Police were called at around 1.30am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near to its...

Serious collision closes A38

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A38 at Tiverton.

The collision, involving a motorcycle, an HGV and a car, happened at 8.30am near Burlescombe.

The male motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries.

Police, fire and ambulance are on scene.

The A38 has been closed at Waterloo Cross and Maidenhead Cross.

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

Related article: Motorcyclist dies following A38 crash .

Pedestrian dies in Exeter collision

Emergency services attended a serious collision on Fore Street in Exeter city centre on Saturday (25 July).

Police and ambulance were called just before 1pm to attend Fore Street, Exeter after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 78 year old male from the Exeter area, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

Fore Street was closed in both directions for several hours whilst an investigation of the scene took place.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 415 of 25th July 2015

Appeal after pedestrian killed on A380

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the A380 Torquay Road in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 26 July).

Police were called at around 1.30am to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near to its junction with Aller Brake Road.

On arrival officers found a male pedestrian having sustained fatal injuries, after being involved in a collision with a vehicle which has failed to stop.

At this time the man, believed to be aged in his 30’s has not been identified but officers are carrying out...

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