Four people taken to hospital after crash in south east Cornwall

It's understood two cars, a van and a motorbike were involved

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 22nd Jan 2021
Last updated 22nd Jan 2021

It is understood that four people have been taken to hospital after a crash in south east Cornwall.

Police received reports that two cars, a van and a motorbike collided on the A388 at St Mellion.

It has been confirmed that one man suffered serious injuries and the biker suffered a broken leg.

Officers suspect there was black ice on the road at the time.

Firefighters and paramedics were also called to the scene first thing on Friday morning.

"On receipt of this call both appliances from Saltash, the rescue tender from Bodmin and an Officer were mobilised.

"On arrival the crews found three vehicles involved and they confirmed that two persons were trapped, crews used crash rescue equipment to release the casualties."

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

"We received reports of a collision involving four vehicles - said to be two cars, a van and a motorcycle - on the A388 at St Mellion at around 6.25am.

"Fire and ambulance services were also called to the scene.

"It is believed four people have been taken to hospital. The extent of any injuries is not currently known and the incident is ongoing.

"The road remains closed at this time. "

Devon and Cornwall Police

Witnesses of incident please contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk quoting log 136, 22/1/21.

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