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05 Feb 2026

Pedestrian taken to hospital after car incident in Exeter city centre

Emergency services closed city centre road following Thursday afternoon incident, but police say injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing

Pedestrian taken to hospital after car incident in Exeter city centre

Summerland Street in Exeter City Centre - Credit: Caitlin Taylor

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car in Exeter city centre.

Emergency services were called to Summerland Street at around 1.55pm on Thursday, February 5, following reports of the incident.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the collision involved a car and a female pedestrian. The South Western Ambulance Service also attended the scene.

A road closure was put in place while emergency crews dealt with the incident.

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Police said the pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment, but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

No further details about the circumstances of the collision have been released.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area while the road remained closed, with traffic delays reported locally during the afternoon.

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