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Woman dies and man arrested following three-car crash near Totnes
Overview
A 33-year-old woman has died following a three-car collision on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes, Devon. The crash, which involved a black Perodua Myvi, a blue Skoda Kamiq, and a white Hyundai i30, occurred shortly before 20:00 BST on Tuesday. The female driver of the Perodua died at the scene, while the driver of the Skoda remains in a critical condition in hospital. The driver of the Hyundai, a man in his 40s, was arrested for failing to provide a sample for a preliminary drugs test and treated for minor injuries.
Key points
- A 33-year-old woman died at the scene of a three-car crash on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes.
- The collision involved a black Perodua Myvi, a blue Skoda Kamiq, and a white Hyundai i30.
- The driver of the Skoda remains in hospital in a critical condition.
- A man in his 40s driving the Hyundai was arrested for failing to provide a sample for a preliminary drugs test.
- Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses with information to come forward.