Cyclist seriously injured in Devon road crash with car

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Image caption, The car and bicycle crashed in Pocombe Bridge, near Exeter

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a road crash involving a car in Devon, police say.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the crash occurred on Tedburn Road, in Pocombe Bridge, Exeter, at about 18:10 BST on Saturday.

The 56-year-old man was airlifted to hospital in Plymouth after sustaining life-threatening injuries, officers said.

His next of kin were aware and were being supported by police, they added.

The road was closed for an investigation.

Police have appealed for witnesses.

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