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Police appeal after serious crash near Exeter Airport

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 10/24/2012 - 9:18am

Police are appealing for wtinesses following a serious two-car collision on the A30 at Clyst Honiton near to Exeter Airport.

The collision took place at around 0025 hours on Saturday 21 October 2012 and involved a silver Vauxhall Astra and a silver Seat Altea.

It is believed that the Astra was travelling west on the east-bound carriageway when it collided head-on with the Seat travelling in the opposite direction.

A 48-year-old female passenger in the Seat, who is from Ottery St Mary, was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with...

Road closed due to serious crash near Exeter Airport

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 10/21/2012 - 11:09am

A serious accident has closed the A30 between Junction 29 of the M5 and Daisy Mount Cross, near Exeter Airport.

Police have not released any details but the crash was reported to be between two silver cars which both suffered front end damage.

The accient is said to be on the Honiton-bound carriageway and diversions are in place.

China: Riot in Sichuan Luzhou after traffic police kill driver

Thousands of people have reportedly taken to the streets in Sichuan Luzhou, China, in protest against an alleged killing by traffic police, late on Wednesday night.

According to reports on China's micro-blogging site, Weibo, the disturbance started at the HongXing village farmer’s market. A truck allegedly caused some serious traffic jam at the market, 3 traffic police came and seemingly started a quarrel with the truck driver. Somehow the quarrel escalated and the driver was said to be beaten to death by the three traffic police.

Police cars have been...

Warning to winter drivers after increase in fatal crashes

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 10/16/2012 - 11:16pm

Police are urging drivers 'not to become a statistic' this winter after an increase in the number of fatalities.

However, officers are keen to stress that many of the dangers are within our control.

Inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, not wearing seat belts and driver distractions such as using mobile phones are the main causes of serious injuries and deaths on Britain’s roads.

Inspector Richard Pryce said: “These are called the ‘Fatal four’. In the vast majority of collisions, one of these is the primary factor. My advice is...

Fatal fire claims four lives in Harlow, Essex

Police and the fire service are investigating the cause of a fatal fire in Harlow that has left four people dead and two at hospital, one critical.

The fire service was called at around 1.40am Monday, 15th October to a fire at a house in Barn Mead, Harlow. They brought the occupants out of the premises and emergency service personnel gave immediate emergency treatment.

Sadly, a woman and three young children have died.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and detectives are looking at the circumstances leading up to the fire.

Man arrested by police in Exeter dies in hospital

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:18pm

A man arrrested by police in Exeter earlier this month has died in hospital.

The coroner will now hold a postmortem and The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the incident.

Thomas Orchard was detained following a disturbance in the city centre on October 3.

IPCC Commissioner Amerdeep Somal said: “This is very sad news and I extend my condolences to Mr Orchard’s family and friends. We will arrange to meet with his family again when they are ready. We will, of course, keep...

Force chopper scrambled after driver flees police

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2012 - 9:13pm

The Devon & Cornwall Police helicopter was scrambled yesterday when a driver sped off after being approached by police.

The man had pulled into the Texaco garage on Honiton Road when an officer attempted to speak to him.

According to one witness, he sped away, leaving his passenger behind.

The Police chopper was seen hovering over the Wonford area soon after, before flying off towards Exminster.

The motorist, who asked not to be named, told The Exeter Daily that the driver fled the moment he saw the officer....

Crash leaves woman with life-threatening injuries

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2012 - 8:41pm

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash that left a 20-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.

The accident happened at approximately 8.25pm on Monday 8th October on the A390 Grenville Road near Lostwithiel.

The vehicle, a green Fiat Punto, lost control on a right hand bend, crossed the carriageway and left the road colliding with a tree.

As a result of this collision the driver of the Fiat Punto, a woman from the Looe area, received serious life threatening injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

A specialist forensic...

Police investigate fatal crash in Falmouth

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2012 - 8:13am

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in Falmouth.

The accident happpened at 1125am yesterday on the A394 between Treliever roundabout and Longdowns near Penryn.

A Black Volkswagen Bora travelling towards Treliever was in collision with a Leyland DAF lorry travelling in the opposite direction.

The female driver of the VW Bora was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The weather at the time was described as good visibility with low cloud and wet roads, but it was not raining at the time.

A full investigation into the circumstances of the...

Police helicopter tracks assault suspects

Authored by John Crow
Posted: Sun, 10/07/2012 - 6:50pm
The police helicopter was deployed in the early hours of Sunday morning following reports of an assault in Exeter.

Air crew, who were deployed on another call, directed ground officers to arrest three people wanted in connection with a 'slashing' incident.

The suspects, described as 'youths', were detained at around 4.10am, and are assisting officers with their enquiries.

It was announced last week that the Force helicopter will join the National Police Air Service next year as part of cost-saving measures.

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