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Serious collision, Ilfracombe

Police are appealing for witness and information following a serious road traffic collision near Ilfracombe.

Officers were called at around 10.35am to the B3230 at Iron Letters Cross near Ilfracombe on Saturday 5 August 2023.

It was reported that the collision involved a White BMW Estate and a Blue Dacia.

The passenger of the Dacia, a woman in her 60s from the Ilfracombe area, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

The drivers of both vehicles and the female passenger of the BMW suffered minor injuries and were treated at North Devon District Hospital.

The driver of the BMW, a 25-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has since been released on police bail until 20 October.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

Anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 320 05/08/2023.

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