Update: The road has partially reopened. A man in his 20’s has died. Police have appealed for witnesses: https://wearesouthdevon.com/appeal-witnesses-following-fatal-collision-a38/
The A38 is closed following a fatal accident in the early hours of this morning, 12th May.
The Road is closed between Goodstone and Drumbridges.
Fatal RTC A38 east bound near Newton Abbot. Diversions in place for Forensic Investigation.
— Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team 🚔 (@DC_RPT) May 12, 2017
Diversions are in place.
Police are still at the scene and have warned the road could be closed for sometime.
A38 closed eastbound from Goodstone Cross to Drumbridges due to an incident road is likely to be closed for several hours
#A38— Devon & Cornwall Police (@DC_Police) May 12, 2017
Some bus services are affected:
#Exeter The A38 at Caton close to Ashburton is curerntly closed due to an RTC. X38 services will be affected as a result as traffic is heavy
— Stagecoach SouthWest (@StagecoachSW) May 12, 2017
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