A COLLISION between a lorry and another vehicle closed the road to Newton Abbot Hospital after 8pm last night, Tuesday.

This morning police confirmed West Golds Road leading to the hospital was open.

A police spokesperson said: ‘This matter was reported to us just after 8pm and involved a Nissan Qashqai and a lorry on west Golds road, Newton Abbot.

‘Closures were put in place as the emergency services attended, including the Fire service.

‘The driver of the Qashqai, a local man in his 30’s was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.

‘The scene was cleared and the road reopened at around 10.15pm.’