Woman airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Holsworthy
A 53-year-old woman has suffered life-threatening injuries following a two-car collision on the A3072 near Hollacombe, while a 19-year-old man was also seriously injured.
A woman has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious two-vehicle collision near Holsworthy.
Emergency services were called to the A3072 at Hollacombe, between Holsworthy and Brandis Corner, just before 4.25pm on Tuesday, July 14.
The collision involved a red Vauxhall Corsa and a blue Vauxhall Astra.
A 53-year-old local woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
A 19-year-old local man also suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by land ambulance.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the next of kin of both casualties have been informed.
The A3072 was closed while officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out an investigation at the scene.
Police thanked motorists for their patience during the road closure.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via its website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260184568.