Man dies after car plunges into the River Dart

• Footage from Janet Kidson

A man has died after his car plunged into the River Dart.

A police spokesperson said officers were called around 8.40am on Sunday 10 November, to reports that "a car had plunged into the water opposite the Dartmouth Lifeboat Centre".

Police, ambulances, fire engines, coastguard and divers were called to the scene. 

Police said: "A man in his 80s, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was extracted from the car and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will now be prepared for the coroner."

The embankment area has been closed and cordons are expected to be in place for much of the day.

The embankment area was closed, and cordons was put in place for much of the day. These have since been lifted.