Woman suffers life-changing injuries in lorry crash

Police have confirmed a woman in her 60s has suffered life-changing injuries after she was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A38 at Haldon Hill, near Exeter[1]. A lengthy road closure was in place yesterday, December 20, following the two-vehicle collision involving a grey Vauxhall Meriva and a cream Volvo Flat Lorry. The crash occurred in lane one of the carriageway at around 3pm.

The driver of the Vauxhall was rushed to hospital after being rescued from her car. The road was closed for around six hours while a forensic investigation took place at the scene and the vehicles were recovered. Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue[2] Service, South Western Ambulance Service and Highways England attended the scene.

Police have thanked members of public for their patience while its investigation was carried out.

An appeal has now been launched for anyone who was travelling in the area between around 2.45pm and 3pm and may have seen either vehicle prior to the incident or witnessed the collision to call the police.

Anyone travelling in the area with dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to get in touch via the police website or by calling 101 quoting log 419 20/12/2024.

References

1. ^ Exeter (www.devonlive.com)
2. ^ Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue (www.devonlive.com)