POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an accident near Tavistock last Friday in which a 74-year-old man from Gunnislake was injured.

The collision, involving a Lexus car and a South West Highways truck, took place at around 4.35pm on the B3257 at the junction with Morwellham Quay.

The driver of the Lexus was taken to Derriford Hospital with chest injuries and is described as stable. The driver of the truck was suffering from shock.

Two fire appliances attended from Tavistock to ensure the vehicles were made safe.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.  They are asked to call police on 101, quoting log number 610 290612.