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Pedestrian taken to hospital after A38 crash

Google Maps The A38 is empty with a slip road pictured. A no entry sign is seen facing toward the slip road to stop traffic entering the A38 in the wrong direction. There are also trees at the edge of the A38 running along the road.Google Maps
The A38 was re-opened at about 16:35 following the collision

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing following a crash involving a heavy goods vehicle.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident happened near Ashburton, Devon, on the A38 at about 13:45 GMT.

The road was closed in both directions following the crash before being re-opened by National Highways at about 16:35.

A National Highways spokesperson warned of heavy congestion with delays of 30 minutes expected.

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