An air ambulance landed following a serious crash on a key road in Devon this morning. The A380 was closed southbound near Kingsteignton after the collision was reported at 9.40am today (Tuesday, April 16).
Traffic was queuing in the area with long delays. Photos taken at the scene show a Devon an Air Ambulance flying overhead, with fire crews and an ambulance rushing to the scene, as well as long queues of traffic. The road had reopened by 6.45pm and traffic started to ease.
A witness told DevonLive: "A380 southbound just before Eagle Farm Newton Abbot, incident in progress, long tail backs to Halden Hill, avoid if possible!"
Traffic monitor Inrix reported: "A380 Besigheim Way Southbound closed, long delays due to accident investigation work from Ashcombe / Teignmouth turn off (Ashcombe) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton). Congestion to Great Haldon turning and routes through Newton Abbott as traffic diverts away. In the roadworks area."
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A380 reopened
A380 BESIGHEIM WAY - ASHCOMBE - SOUTHBOUND - DEVON
Traffic easing, earlier accident on A380 Besigheim Way Southbound from Ashcombe / Teignmouth turn off (Ashcombe) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton)..
Latest from the scene as road remains closed
A390 southbound is still closed
A380 Besigheim Way Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from Kingsteignton turn off (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton). Congestion to routes through Newton Abbott as traffic diverts away. In the roadworks area.
Congestion in Newton Abbot as traffic diverts
A380 Besigheim Way Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to serious accident, lorry and a car involved from The B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout ( Kingsteignton ). Congestion to routes through Newton Abbot as traffic diverts away. In the roadworks area. Accident happened around 09:00 today.
Long delays as A380 remains closed
A380 Besigheim Way Southbound closed, delays due to serious accident, lorry and a car involved from The B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout ( Kingsteignton ). In the roadworks area.
Two people seriously injured
Two people have been seriously injured in a collision on the A380, Devon and Cornwall Police has said.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Police were notified at around 9.10am this morning to reports of a collision between a lorry and a car on the A380 Southbound at Kingsteignton.The Northbound was closed to allow the Air Ambulance to landTwo people have been seriously injured and taken to hospital."
Buses delayed
#NewtonAbbot #Exeter #Totnes #Dartmouth - Service 7 and 92 - Due to an incident on the A380, the 7 service is heavily delayed, which will have an impact on the 92.
— Stagecoach South West (@StagecoachSW) April 16, 2024
We are working as hard a possible to get back on time. pic.twitter.com/JghLNoBgVk
A380 southbound likely to be 'closed for some time'
An eyewitness has told DevonLive the A380 northbound has started moving once again, but the road remains closed southbound. They also reported that an emergency service worker at the scene told them it was likely to be closed for some time.
Inrix reports: "A380 Besigheim Way Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from The B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton). Note change of direction. Sensors show that the northbound side of the road has now reopened, but the southbound side remains closed."
Road remains closed
"A380 Besigheim Way in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout ( Kingsteignton ). The northbound side of the road has now been closed as well to make way for the air ambulance."
Air ambulance takes off
The air ambuance has left the A380 and is heading down south, towards Plymouth.
Seek alternate routes
#Devon The A380 is currently closed in both directions between Wapperwell Junction and Sandygate Kingsteignton following an RTC. Please find an alternative route and expect delays AC. @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW pic.twitter.com/PwCoh75i4Y
— Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) April 16, 2024
Multiple ambulances called to crash
Emergency services rush to scene
Emergency servuces ahve been photographed arriving on the scene. We have contacted them for more information.
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A30 closed both ways
A380 Besigheim Way in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout ( Kingsteignton ). The northbound side of the road has now been closed as well to make way for the air ambulance.
