Busy stretch of Cornwall's A38 closed in both directions following serious crash
Three people have been injured and the air ambulance has been called
Last updated 1st Feb 2022
A busy stretch of Cornwall's A38 has been closed in both directions following a serious crash.
Police say two cars have collided in the Two Waters Foot area in south east Cornwall.
Three people are believed to be injured and officers, paramedics and the air ambulance are all on the scene.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called at 3.25pm today (1st February) following a serious collision between two cars on the A38 at Two Waters Foot, Liskeard.
"Three people are believed to be injured.
"Fire, ambulance and the air ambulance are also in attendance.
"The A38 is blocked and closed in both directions.
"Road closures are in place at Dobwalls roundabout and Turfdown, plus Doublebois westbound.
"Motorists are asked to avoid the area for the time being."
As of 6.45pm this evening (1st January) the road is still closed.
Inrix Traffic and Travel says: "A38 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work between the Looe turn off and the St Neot turn off."
National Highways have confirmed that the road is likely to remain closed for a 'significant' amount of time due to the severity of the crash.
Diversion Route:
Eastbound traffic is advised to follow the solid square symbol on road signs.
Exit the A38 eastbound at Turfdown Roundabout
At the roundabout, take the third exit and join Turfdown Road southbound
Continue south on this road until the roundabout with the B3268
At the roundabout, take the first exit and join the B3268 southbound
Continue south, and merge onto the B3269 at Sweetshouse
Continue on the B3269 to the junction with the A390
Join the A390 and continue eastbound, passing through Lostwithiel and East Taphouse
At the Twelvewoods Roundabout, use the second exit to re-join the A38 eastbound
Westbound traffic is also advised to follow the solid square symbol on road signs.
Exit the A38 westbound at Twelvewoods Roundabout (A390) and join the A390
Continue on the A390 westbound, passing through East Taphouse and Lostwithiel until the junction with the B3269
Join the B3269 northbound and merge onto the B3268 at Sweetshouse
Continue northbound on the B3268 until the next roundabout
At the roundabout, take the third exit and continue northbound on Turfdown Road
At Turfdown Roundabout, use the first exit to re-join the A38 westbound
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