A serious multi-vehicle crash has closed Plymouth Road between Totnes and Avonwick.UPDATE: A three-year-old child has died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash near Totnes.

Emergency Services were notified at around 12.25pm to reports of a collision between a Honda and a Volvo on Plymouth Road in Totnes.

A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police states: "This is the road between Fork Cross and Follaton Gate; closures are in place and are expected to remain for the foreseeable future.

"Tragically, a 3-year-old child died as a result of their injuries. The child’s mother, who was driving the Volvo and is local to the area, remains in Derriford hospital with a broken arm.

"Two men, both from South Devon who were in the Honda went to hospital with minor injuries and remain with police to assist with enquiries.

"Officers from the Serious Collisions Investigative Unit remain at the scene."

Anyone with any information, or anyone who may have dashcam footage that could assist police with enquiries are asked to contact 101 quoting log number 290 for 20 December.

The latest on the road closures will be available through the Devon and Cornwall Police traffic watch service: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/news/traffic-watch/#/incidents.UPDATE: The BBC are reporting that two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision at around 12.30pm and four people have been taken to hospital. Police are attempting to contact families of those involved and forensic teams are on scene.

Police, ambulance, an air ambulance and fire services are all on scene near Belsford, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The road is likely to be closed throughout the afternoon.

We will update this story as we learn more.