Woman injured in car, van and coach crash

Police were called at about 09:25 BST on Wednesday

A woman has been seriously injured in a crash that involved a car, van and a coach.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers had been called to St Albans Road, Torquay, at about 09:25 BST on Wednesday.

The force said a 66-year-old female pedestrian - who was close to the crash scene - had suffered life-threatening injuries and remained in hospital.

An 87-year-old man from Torquay was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, but has since been released on bail.

Police said the crash involved a Ford Focus and two parked vehicles - a Volkswagen van and a Mercedes coach.

A female passenger in the van suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene, officer said.

The road was closed while the scene was examined by specialist forensic collision investigators.

Anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage are asked to contact the police.