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Man arrested after crashing into lamppost and car in Plymouth

The scene of the crash. (Image: Seamus McCoy | Plymouth Plus)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of various offences after a collision completely closed a road in Plymouth last night.

Police and paramedics were called to Whitsoncross Lane in Tamerton Foliot following reports that a Hyundai i20 had crashed into a lamppost and another vehicle.

Whitsoncross Lane in Tamerton Foliot. (Image: Seamus McCoy | Plymouth Plus)

The driver, a man aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs and possession of a controlled substance.

He was checked over by paramedics and taken to hospital by ambulance with what police say were believed to be minor injuries.

The car suffered significant damage. (Image: Seamus McCoy | Plymouth Plus)

The vehicle was recovered and road subsequently reopened by the police.

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