Market Street closed following serious collision

(Last Updated On: July 18, 2016)

Update: Police have appealed for witnesses: https://wearesouthdevon.com/did-you-see-market-street-collision-police-appeal-for-witnesses/

Market Street in Torquay is currently closed following a serious collision.

The accident involving 2 vehicles happened around 12.30pm.

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Police, fire and the ambulance service attended the collision.

Members of the public are believed to have helped with first aid prior to the arrival of the emergency services.

At least one person has been taken to hospital, people who were at the scene have said a man was very seriously injured in the collision.

Market Street in #Torquay is closed due to a serious collision. Drivers are advised to avoid the area as it will be closed for some time.

— DevonCornwall Police (@DC_Police) July 18, 2016

Police remain at the scene and have said the road is expected to he closed for at least a few more hours.

Traffic is being diverted.

#Torbay-Market Street, Torquay closed due RTC, Diversion on 34 route via St Marychurch Rd in both directions. Sorry for any inconvenience.

— Stagecoach SouthWest (@StagecoachSW) July 18, 2016

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