Man in hospital with "life changing" injuries after crash in North Bovey

Two other people are being treated for serious injuries

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 18th Aug 2021

A man has been taken to hospital with life changing injuries following a crash in South Devon.

It happened on the B3212 in North Bovey last night (17 August), involving one vehicle.

Two other people were in the car - they are now being treated for serious injuries.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"At approximately 1854hrs on Tuesday 17th August 2021 a road traffic collision occurred involving a Citroen C1, on the B3212, at Watching Place , Batworthy, North Bovey, Devon.

"There were three occupants in the Citroen. As a result of the collision, one of the occupants was flown to Derriford Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for life changing injuries. The other two occupants were taken by land ambulance to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where they are being treated for serious injuries.

"Local officers as well as Officers from the Alliance Roads Policing Team attended the scene. Once a thorough investigation had been conducted the road was re-opened."

Any persons who witnessed the collision or have information regarding it – in particular any Dashcam footage - are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on telephone number 101 quoting log number 800 17th August 2021.

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