A boy was left with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle road traffic collision yesterday.
Police were called to reports of a crash involving a silver Volkswagen Golf on the B3254 near Ladycross at around 10 am on Wednesday, June 28.
A boy was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary as a result of his injuries, while the driver and a teenage girl sustained serious injuries.
Another man and second boy recieved minor injuries, say Devon and Cornwall Police.
They've launched an appeal for information after the incident and are asking for anyone who witnessed the scene or have dashcam footage to get in touch with them quoting log number 279 of Wednesday, 28 June.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers investigating a serious single-vehicle collision in the Launceston area are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
"Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a silver Volkswagen Golf on the B3254 near Ladycross, Boyton, Launceston, at around 10am on Wednesday 28 June.
"As a result of the collision a boy, who was a passenger, sustained life-threatening injuries and was flown to Bristol Royal Infirmary.
"The male driver of the car and a teenage girl, who was a rear-seat passenger, sustained serious injuries.
"Another man and a second boy both received more minor injuries.
"Road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the scene. It was reopened at around 4pm.
"Officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team are investigating the incident and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
"If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting log number 279 of Wednesday 28 June."