Caravan fire closes stretch of A30 in Cornwall on busy afternoon
Emergency services were called to the scene
Last updated 13th Jun 2021
A stretch of the A30 has been closed due to a caravan fire.
The road was shut eastbound in the Highgate Hill area near Fraddon for several hours on Sunday afternoon.
"A30 Eastbound closed, slow traffic due to accident, a caravan involved and vehicle fire from A30 (Summercourt Central / Newquay Turn Off) to A39 (Indian Queens)."
Inrix Traffic and Travel
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 2pm.
It has now been confirmed that the road has reopened.
"A30 Hamburger Hill eastbound. Tractor fire, both lanes closed on both sides, emergency services on scene.
"Wasn't a tractor, it was actually a motor home. Hope everyone got out OK Folded hands looks bad.
"Traffic eastbound is being turned around & taken off at the McDonald's exit. Westbound 1 lane open."
Matt Thomas, eyewitness
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service was urging drivers to avoid the area.
"At 1404 critical control received multiple calls to a vehicle on fire A30 eastbound at Highgate Hill. One appliance was mobilised from St Columb fire station. On route a second appliance and wholetime officer was also mobilised.
"On arrival a Three vehicle RTC and a campervan was found to be well alight, Crews used two hose reel jests and a dry powder extinguisher to extinguish the fire one LPG cylinder was also affected by fire this is currently being ventilated by fire crews.
"Please avoid the area if possible."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
It has now been confirmed that the road has reopened.
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