Torquay woman seriously injured in fatal South Molton collision

A woman from Torquay has been seriously injured, and another woman has died following a fatal collision near South Molton on 14 January.

The incident occurred around 3.15pm on the A361 near Bish Mill, North Devon, involving three vehicles: a grey Peugeot Partner Combi, a black Nissan Qashqai, and a silver Ford Transit van.

The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 60s from West Yorkshire, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Nissan driver, a woman in her 40s from Torquay, sustained serious leg injuries and was airlifted to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for treatment.

Devon and Cornwall Police have described the incident as a “fatal collision” and have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

The road was closed for around nine hours while police conducted their investigation, and officers from the Roads Policing Team are continuing their enquiries.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police online or call 101, quoting log number 405 of 14/01/25.

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