Road crash victim named

The accident happened in a lay-by on the A38

Police have named a man who was killed in a road accident in Devon.

Barry Harding, who was in his 50s and from Swindon, died when his camper van was involved in a collision with a lorry in a lay-by on the A38.

The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway at Deep Lane, near Plymouth, at 1130 BST on Friday.

A female passenger in the camper van suffered serious chest injuries. She was taken to hospital, where she remains critically ill.

Lorry driver

Police had to close the A38 from Marsh Mills roundabout at Plymouth to Deep Lane for several hours, causing serious congestion.

Mr Harding was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the lorry escaped with only minor injuries and shock.

Two dogs travelling in the back of the camper van were rounded up by dog wardens. A third dog died in the crash.