A man has died after his car plunged into the water near to Dartmouth Lifeboat Station earlier today. 

One person, said to be the sole occupant of the car, was described by police earlier as "seriously injured." 

Now Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed that a man in his 80s has died as a result of the incident. 

In an update this evening, a force spokesperson said: "Police were notified at around 8.40am this morning, Sunday 10 November, to reports that a car had plunged into the water on the South Embankment in Dartmouth.

"Emergency services were swiftly deployed to the scene, including police divers who entered the water.

"Sadly, a man in his 80s, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle was extracted from the car and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will now be prepared for the coroner."

The embankment area was closed, and cordons was put in place for much of the day. These have since been lifted.

Police haved thanked the public for their support during the incident.