Man in his 40s is arrested after woman, 33, dies in three-car crash on the A381 near Totnes

A 33-year-old woman died at the scene when three vehicles collided on the A381 at Halwell, near Totnes, Devon, shortly before 8pm on Tuesday. The driver of the blue Skoda Kamiq is in a critical condition in hospital, and a man in his 40s from the local area was arrested after he refused to take a preliminary drugs test.

The collision involved a black Perodua Myvi, a blue Skoda Kamiq and a white Hyundai i30 on the busy A-road.

The Hyundai driver, who was arrested, is receiving hospital treatment for minor injuries while police continue their enquiries.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage, quoting reference 50260275198.