Drivers urged to avoid the area after serious A38 crash

Police say a man has suffered serious injuries when it happened near the roundabout at Trerulefoot

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 7th Mar 2024

There are major delays this morning on the A38 in both directions after a crash involving a van and a motorbike.

Police say a man has suffered serious injuries when it happened near the roundabout.

Emergency services are at the scene, with drivers urged to use alternative routes.

The A38 roundabout

A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A38 near Trerulefoot roundabout in Cornwall.

"Officers were called around 7.05am today, 7 March, following the collision between a van and a motorcycle.

"The ambulance service is on scene.

"One man has sustained serious injuries.

"The road has been closed in both directions at Carkeel and Trerulefoot.

"The A38 is expected to remain shut for some time and motorists are asked to avoid the area for the time being."

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