Two-vehicle crash blocks A30 near Carland Cross in both directions
Police were urging drivers to avoid the area at Zelah but have since said that the road has reopened
Last updated 2nd Mar 2021
A busy stretch of the A30 in mid-Cornwall, blocked in both directions after a crash, has now reopened.
Two vehicles were involved in the rush-hour collision at Zelah on Tuesday morning.
It was affecting traffic between the area and Carland Cross roundabout.
Devon and Cornwall Police say no injuries were reported, however a man was checked over by paramedics as a precaution.
Drivers had been urged to find an alternative route but the incident has since been cleared and queues in the area have eased.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services are currently in attendance at a two vehicle collision on the #A30 at #Zelah.
"The road is believed to be blocked in both directions and drivers are asked to use alternative routes where possible as travel disruption is likely.
"Recovery have been called but the road will remain blocked in both directions until the vehicles have been recovered. Timeframe currently not known.
"Please use alternative routes and avoid the area".
Police added: "The road has now been cleared and the vehicles recovered. Thank you for you patience whilst we dealt with this incident".
Devon and Cornwall Police
Highways England South West said: "#A30 #Zelah both directions between #ZelahHill and #CarlandCross.
"The earlier collision has been cleared and the congestion should now begin to ease. Thanks for your patience".
Highways England South West
Inrix Traffic and Travel said: Traffic easing, earlier accident on A30 in both directions around B3285 Perranporth/St Newlyn turn off (Boxheater Junction).
"The road has now reopened following an earlier two car accident near the Boxheater junction".
Inrix Traffic and Travel