Biker suffers life-changing injuries in crash

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The road was closed and the rider was taken to Derriford Hospital

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A biker has suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash in Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Post Hill, Tiverton at about 00:10 GMT on Sunday after a KTM 125CC black and orange motorcycle hit a telegraph pole.

The force said the rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. His next of kin are aware.

Police said local road closures were put in place and officers had asked witnesses to get in touch with them.

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