Police confirm three people died after crash in Cornwall
One vehicle was involved near St Austell and police have issued an appeal
Police investigating a serious crash near St Austell in Cornwall have confirmed three people have died.
Officers, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the B3274 at Ruddlemoor in the early hours of Sunday morning.
They say one vehicle was involved in the collision, that happened just after 1.30am.
The road was closed through the night and into Sunday while an investigation was carried out.
Devon & Cornwall Police have since confirmed three people died at the scene and enquiries are being carried out to confirm their identities and find their next of kin.
Anyone with information about what happened is being urged to come forward by contacting the police on 101.
In a statement, the force said: "Three people have died in a fatal collision at Ruddlemoor, St Austell, in the early hours of Sunday 1st May.
"Officers were notified of the single-car collision on the B3274 just after 1.30am.
"Fire and ambulance crews also attended.
"Three people died at the scene and officers are carrying out enquiries to confirm their identities and locate their next of kin.
"A fourth person who left the scene has since been located.
"Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Team are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and appealing for information from the public.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information to assist police is asked to email 101@dc.police.uk or telephone 101, quoting crime reference CR/037022/22.
"Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111".