Man killed, 20 in hospital after bus crash

A MAN has been killed and 20 passengers have been taken to hospital after a van and a bus collided on a major Westcountry road this morning.

The crash between a van and First double-decker bus took place at 11.30am and forced the closure of the A379 between Modbury and Kingsbridge in South Devon.

Police have now confirmed that the van driver was declared dead at the scene.

A police spokesman also said that six of 20 bus passengers were airlifted to Derriford Hospital with various injuries. The other 14 passengers will also be taken to hospital to be examined.

Four ambulances and the Devon Air Ambulance attended scene three miles from Modbury and police say the road will be closed for some time.

The A379 has been closed from Bamford Cross roundabout and diversions are being put in place.

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For the full story see Thursday's Western Morning News.