A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a tourist land train in at a seaside resort in Devon.

Police arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash in Ilfracombe on Friday.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to reports that a “purple land train” – a road-based vehicle that looks like a train – had hit a pedestrian at around 5.15pm.

A spokesperson said the victim became trapped under the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

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The force added: “The collision occurred outside the vehicle’s storage facility. It was not in operation on its route at the time.”

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The suspect has been released on bail pending further inquiries and officers have appealed for witnesses.

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