Three killed in A38 crash

Police have confirmed that three people have died as a result of a collision this afternoon on the A38 close to Plymouth.  Their families have been informed.

At around 3.50pm on Monday 5 June police received a report of a serious collision involving one vehicle on the Plymouth-bound carriageway of the A38 around a mile before Marsh Mills roundabout.

A white van overturned and no other vehicles are thought to have been involved.   Collision investigators are at the scene carrying out a through investigation and the whole Plymouth-bound carriageway, along with lane three of the Exeter-bound carriageway is expected to remain closed for most of the night.

A full diversion is in place at the Deep Lane junction (Plympton exit).

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow any police diversions and expect delays.

Police collision investigators are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident.  Contact 101@dc.police.uk or call 101 and quote log 582 of 5 June 2017.