POLICE were called at around 8.45pm last night, Wednesday, July 12, following reports of a collision having occurred on the northbound carriageway of the A380 between Ware Barton and Eagle Farm.

The collision involved a VW transporter van and a Suzuki motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 20’s from the Mid Devon area, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital with arm and leg injuries that were believed to be serious.

Police would like to thank the members of public at the scene who helped with first aid and for their patience while the road was closed for several hours for a collision investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101 or via the force website, quoting log number 860 of July 12.