A woman has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious two-vehicle collision on the A3072 in Devon. Emergency services were called to the A3072 at Hollacombe, between Holsworthy and Brandis Corner, shortly before 4.25pm on Tuesday, 14 July, following reports of a collision involving a red Vauxhall Corsa and a blue Vauxhall Astra. A 53-year-old local woman suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was airlifted to hospital for specialist treatment. A 19-year-old local man also sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by land ambulance. Police confirmed that the next of kin of both casualties have been informed.
Road closed for investigation
The A3072 was closed for several hours while officers from Devon & Cornwall Police’s Roads Policing Team carried out a forensic examination of the scene. Motorists faced significant disruption as collision investigators worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash. Police have thanked members of the public for their patience during the road closure.
Appeal for witnesses
Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured it on dashcam, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon & Cornwall Police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260184568.
