Devon helicopter crash live: Emergency services flood scene off A30 as roads shut

Devon helicopter crash live: Emergency services flood scene off A30 as roads shut Emergency services have raced to a field near the A30 in Devon following a crash involving a helicopter A helicopter has crashed into a field near the A30 in Devon, sparking "several road closures" as emergency services swarm the scene. Devon and Cornwall Police said crews remain in the area after the helicopter went down at a field in Sourton Down. "Several road closures are in place around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area," the force added. "The incident is ongoing and we will share more updates as we have them." The helicopter is believed to have crashed at around 4:30am this morning. Key Events Police say the helicopter crashed at a field in Sourton Down - a rural area in West Devon, located around 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Okehampton. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services are at the scene after a crash involving a helicopter in a field at Sourton Down. "Several road closures are in place around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area. "The incident is ongoing and we will share more updates as we have them." The A386 between A30 Sourton Down and the A3079 Fowley Cross, Okehampton is closed while emergency services respond to the crash. Drivers are being warned to avoid the area. Devon and Cornwall Police say emergency crews are at a field in Sourton Down, Devon, following a crash involving a helicopter which has sparked "several road closures" near the A30.