A 46-year-old man from the Exeter area died at the scene of an accident at Morecombe Cross, near Halwill Junction. This collision last Thursday afternoon involved a single decker bus carrying five passengers and a car, the driver of which died at the scene. The passengers of the bus sustained minor injuries. Hatherleigh and Holsworhty fire crews attended the scene along with police and ambulance units. The road was closed for several hours while investigations were carried out and the road was made safe. Witnesses are asked to contact the Police on 08452 777 444 quoting log number 646/13/01/05.