Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Salcombe crash

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Police said the cyclist crashed into a parked Toyota Yaris with no-one inside

A cyclist has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries" in a crash in Devon, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called to Salcombe Hill Road, Sidmouth at about 15:35 BST on Tuesday.

The force said the cyclist crashed into a parked Toyota Yaris with no-one inside.

The cyclist, a man in his 20s from Hampshire, was airlifted to hospital.

Police said road closures were put in place while they dealt with the crash and reopened at about 18:50 BST.

Officers from the roads policing team thanked the public for their patience and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

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