A38 in Plymouth closed after cyclist hit by car

The A38 westbound is closed this morning after a cyclist was hit by a car in the early hours.

The key commuter route has been shut heading towards Plymouth, from Plympton to Marsh Mills.

Police say they were were called at around 2:50am on Wednesday 21 June, following reports of a collision between a Hyundai saloon and a cyclist on the A38 near Deep Lane, Plympton.

A full closure was put in place as emergency services attended.

The cyclist was taken to Derriford Hospital.

The driver of the Hyundai, a man in his 40s from Plymouth, was arrested in connection with the crash. He remains in police custody.

Scene investigation work continues and police are appealing for witnesses.

A diversion is in place which reroutes all traffic through Plympton. Drivers should leave the A38 at Deep Lane, turn right onto the B3146, follow to the Marsh Mills junction and re-join the A38.

This is likely to cause significant traffic problems on local roads in the area.