Appeal for witnesses to A30 collision

Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A30 near Whiddon Down which happened on Monday (1 December) just after 1pm.

A silver coloured Landrover Discovery, which was travelling towards Exeter near Tedburn St Mary, left the carriageway and rolled over causing substantial damage to the vehicle.

Two women and two one-year-old children were in the vehicle at the time. The occupants were all taken to hospital but escaped with minor injuries.

Police are trying to trace the driver of a silver coloured Mercedes estate which was seen driving in the area at the same time.

Sgt Tangye said: "This could have very easily been a tragic incident in which young children were seriously hurt or worse killed.

"Thankfully, despite the extensive damage to the vehicle, the children and adults in the car suffered only minor injuries. 

"We would like the driver of a silver coloured Mercedes estate to come forward and speak to police as they may be able to offer information that could help our enquiry.”

Anyone who saw the collision or who can help trace the driver of the silver Mercedes is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 368 of 1st December.