Part of A30 shut after motorbike crash

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4 July 2024 at 4:25 pm

Part of the A30 in Devon is shut following a motorbike crash, police have said.

The crash happened near Honiton at about 19:18 BST, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Officers said the road near Monkton was shut in both directions.

Police said one person has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries".

Motorists were advised to use an alternative route.

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