Teen sustains potentially life-changing injuries following car and tractor crash
It happened on the old A30 near Innis Downs last night (Monday 21 August)
Last updated 22nd Aug 2023
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on the old A30 near Innis Downs.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.30pm last night (Monday 21 August).
The collision involved a black coloured 1 Series BMW and a green Fendt tractor which was pulling a trailer.
Response officers, South West Ambulance Service, Cornwall Fire and Rescue, Cornwall Air Ambulance mobile crew along with officers from the Roads Policing Team attended the scene.
As a result of the crash, the driver of the BMW - who is a 19-year-old man from the St Austell area - sustained potentially life-changing injuries to both legs.
Officers are thanking members of public who stopped and assisted at the scene.
Police would like to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision.
If you have dashcam footage that may assist the enquiry and have not spoken with officers at the scene, then please contact the police via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference 50230228870.