Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision in Bude.

Officers were called at around 5.15pm on Saturday 3 August to Penfound Gardens following reports of a collision involving a motorhome, a Ford Fiesta and a child pedestrian.

As a result of a collision, an eight-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and was flown to Bristol Children’s Hospital.

A 68-year-old woman from Launceston was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and has been released under investigation.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

Anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 692 of 3 August.