A PEDESTRIAN was reportedly hit by a car on the A380 near Kingskerswell in the early hours of this morning. as the road reopens to traffic.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the road at around 4.30am on Thursday, August 13, following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.

The A380 South Devon Highway was closed in both directions between Kingskerswell and Edginswell while emergency services deal with the incident.

The southbound carriageway reopened at around 9.30am, with the northbound carriageway remaining closed unitl around 1pm.

The full extent of any injuries has not yet been confirmed.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.