A MALE in his thirties has been taken to Derriford Hospital by Air Ambulance after a serious collision on the A38 this morning.
Police, paramedics and the air ambulance all attended the collision, which occurred on the Exeter-bound carriageway of the A38 near Lee Mill after what has been described as a collision between a lorry and a cyclist.
An ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called at 10.51am this morning to the a collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle on the A38 Exeter-bound carriageway near Leigh Mill.
"CPR was carried out at the scene to a male in his thirties. He was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by Air Ambulance."
A spokesman for Devon & Cornwall Police added:
" At 10.53am on Friday 5th September emergency services attended a serious injury road traffic collision on the A38 Exeter bound carriageway near Smithleigh, approximately one mile from Lee Mill.
"Involved in the collision was a lorry and a pedal cyclist.
"The cyclist was treated at the scene before being conveyed by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries.
"The A38, Exeter bound is currently closed whilst investigations into the incident are carried out by officers from the Serious Collisions investigation Unit.
"Traffic in the area and on surrounding minor roads is very heavy and motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible.
"The Lorry driver, a man, aged in his early 40's was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remains in custody at Charles Cross police Station.
"Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact them on 101 quoting police reference 0252 05914."
