Three seriously injured in Devon crash

Three people have been seriously injured after a crash involving three vehicles in Devon.

The incident took place this afternoon around 3.30pm on the A358 Chard Road in the village of Tytherleigh near Axminster.

Serious injuries have been reported to three people with one person transported to Bristol's Southmead Hospital by air ambulance.

The three vehicles involved are believed to be a car, a lorry and van. Fire service and ambulances have been on the scene.

The road has been closed to allow emergency service access and traffic is expected to be slow moving for some time.

Avon and Somerset Police are assisting with road closures and diversions and drivers are being advised to avoid the area.