Woman suffers serious injuries following crash in south east Cornwall

The road was closed for around eight hours

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 13th Apr 2022
Last updated 13th Apr 2022

A woman has suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital following a crash in south east Cornwall.

Two vehicles were involved on the B3359 at Lanreath on Tuesday afternoon and emergency services were called to the scene.

Police say the casualty in her 60s was taken to Derriford Hospital where she was treated for her injuries.

The road was closed for around eight hours and officers are still investigating.

Anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam footage, is being asked to contact police.

A Devon & Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Police investigating a road traffic collision near Liskeard on Tuesday 12th April are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

"Officers were called to reports of a collision involving two cars on the B3359 at Lanreath, Liskeard at around 4.15pm.

"As a result of the collision a local woman in her 60s sustained serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment.

"Emergency services attended the scene, and the road was closed for around eight hours as a result of the collision.

"Officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for witnesses."

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log number 505 12/04/22.

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