Multi-vehicle crash closes stretch of A30 in Cornwall
It is understood that five vehicles have been involved in the collision near Victoria
Last updated 25th Mar 2022
It is understood that five vehicles have been involved in a crash on Cornwall's A30.
The collision happened on the westbound carriageway between Victoria and Indian Queens and the road was closed in both directions.
Emergency services were called to the scene and officers confirmed they were called to reports of a single-vehicle collision.
One person is believed to have suffered serious injuries.
At the time, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services are currently in attendance on the A30 near Victoria and Indian Queens following reports of a single vehicle collision.
"One person is believed to have sustained serious injuries and the road is currently closed."
National Highways says at one point there was around three and a half miles of congestion.
The eastbound stretch has now reopened but traffic is still said to be queuing in the area with long delays westbound.
A spokesperson said: "Devon & Cornwall Police are in attendance leading the incident response. National Highways has resources deployed to assist with traffic management.
"The carriageway is expected to remain closed for a number of hours while police investigations are carried out.
"Road users are advised to expect disruption and to allow extra journey time."
Inrix Traffic and Travel says: "A30 Westbound closed long delays, queueing traffic due to accident, five vehicles involved and accident investigation work between B3274 (Victoria) and A39 (Indian Queens, Fraddon).
"Eastbound has reopened to traffic."
Diversion route
Road users are advised to follow the solid black square diversion symbol on road signs;
Exit the A30 westbound at Mount Pleasant and join the B3274 towards Victoria.
Continue west along this road towards Trekenning following signs for Newquay (A3059).
At Trekenning Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A39 southbound.
At Halloon Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the A39 south towards the A30.
Re-join the A30 at Indian Queens.
High sided vehicles are advised to follow the solid black circle diversion symbol to avoid a low bridge;
Exit the A30 westbound at Mount Pleasant and join the B3274 towards Victoria.
At the B3274 crossroads turn left onto the B3274 southbound towards Roche.
At Roche turn right (west) onto Harmony Road.
Following signs for Tregoss join the unnamed road.
Follow this route towards Trekenning following signs for Newquay (A3059).
At Trekenning Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A39 southbound.
At Halloon Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the A39 south towards the A30.
Re-join the A30 at Indian Queens.
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As of 6.30pm the road remains closed westbound.