Pedestrian seriously injured in van crash

Two police cars are parked on a road. An officer in uniform is standing on the pavement next to police incident tape.
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Police have asked for anyone with information or dash-cam footage related to the incident to share it with them

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Police have appealed for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a van.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a man in his 60s was hit by a grey Vauxhall van on Winner Hill Road, Paignton at about 18:20 BST on Monday.

They said the man had been taken to hospital with serious injuries which were not thought to be life-threatening.

The force thanked members of the public for their patience while the road was closed and asked anyone with information or dash-cam footage related to the incident to come forward.

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