NHS in Devon remains "very busy" after double-decker crash left almost 40 injured

The NHS in Devon is still urging people to avoid A&E departments unless it's a real emergency, after a double-decker crash left almost 40 people injured.

On Saturday 5 October emergency services declared a "major incident" after a bus overturned into a field off the A385 between Totnes and Paignton.

The bus has been removed by emergency crews. Credit: ITV West Country

In its latest statement, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust said services are "beginning to return to normal following yesterday's major incident" but remain "very busy".

A spokesperson also warned that there are now "additional delays" to out of hours GP services in the area.

Eight people are believed to have serious injuries. Credit: ITV West Country

According to the latest update, it's believe eight people have potentially serious injuries.

Stagecoach South West confirmed today (Sunday 6 October) that CCTV footage from the bus has been handed to police to help them investigate how the incident happened.