Multiple emergency services are at the scene
15:52, 14 Jan 2026Updated 15:56, 14 Jan 2026
Ambulance crews are in attendance (file image)(Image: jamesmitchell)
A person has suffered serious injuries after falling from Manadon flyover in Plymouth this afternoon (Wednesday, January 14).
Emergency services were called to the scene on the A38 after a person was found injured on the expressway.
The A38 was closed in both directions following the incident, with traffic at a standstill as emergency crews attend the scene.
There are reports the eastbound side has been reopened but there are still major delays in the area. Follow our live blog here for the latest updates.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has said: “Police were called at 2.35pm today, 14 January, following concern for the welfare of a person at Manadon Roundabout in Plymouth.
“The person had fallen from Manadon flyover and was located seriously injured on the A38.
“The ambulance service is also on scene.
“The A38 is closed in both directions – northbound at Weston Mill and southbound at Leigham/Forder Valley roundabout.”
In an update at 3.46pm, traffic monitoring site Inrix advised: “A38 Devon Expressway Westbound closed, queueing traffic due to police incident from A3822 Forder Valley Road (Forder Valley Interchange) to A386 Outland Road (Manadon Roundabout).
“Congestion to Deep Lane Junction. The eastbound carriageway has now reopened, with westbound still closed.”
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