Man arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after A30 crash

A man in his 90s was airlifted to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 26th Oct 2022

A man has been arrested following a two-vehicle crash on the A30 on Bodmin Moor.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Bolventor at 12.20pm today (Wednesday 26 October).

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"It was reported that the collision took place on the eastbound carriageway involving a car and van. The car is believed to have rolled and come to rest on its roof.

"The driver of the car, a man in his 90s, was airlifted to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries.

"A 62-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He remains in police custody at this time."

Road closures remain in place whilst emergency services are in attendance at the scene.

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